Horizon science academy austintown CSP grant application for replicating a new charter school

This $274,054 Project Grant was awarded by the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education under the Charter Schools Program (CFDA 84.282) to Concept Schools NFP, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. The award specifically funds the replication and establishment of Horizon Science Academy Austintown, a new STEM-focused, college preparatory charter school designed to expand educational options in an underserved community. As a charter management organization, Concept Schools NFP will utilize these funds to support startup activities and operational infrastructure necessary to launch the charter school, including planning, development, and initial implementation of the school model.

This award is part of Concept Schools NFP's broader federal grant portfolio under the Charter Schools Program, which also includes a concurrent $2,078,700 award supporting general replication and expansion efforts across the organization's charter school network. The Charter Schools Program supports the opening, replication, and expansion of high-quality charter schools serving prekindergarten through grade 12 students, with grantees required to demonstrate substantial progress toward project goals to receive continuation funding. The organization's track record managing STEM-focused schools and serving underserved communities aligns with program objectives to increase educational accountability and parental choice in public education.