Federal Grant Award Summary

Concept Schools NFP received a $2,078,700 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education under the Charter Schools Program (CFDA 84.282), effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. This award supports the general replication and expansion of Concept Schools' charter school model across multiple locations. As a charter management organization headquartered in Schaumburg, Illinois, Concept Schools NFP will utilize these funds to develop and establish high-quality, STEM-focused, college preparatory charter schools designed to increase educational options in underserved communities. The Charter Schools Program provides financial assistance to charter school developers and management organizations to open new schools and expand existing high-quality charter initiatives that demonstrate innovation and accountability in public education.

In conjunction with this primary award, Concept Schools NFP also received a complementary $274,054 grant under the same program and funding period specifically designated for the replication of a new charter school by Horizon Science Academy Austintown, bringing the total Charter Schools Program funding to $2,352,754. Additionally, the organization has received ongoing sub-grant awards from the Illinois State Board of Education since 2021 for federal child nutrition programs, including the National School Lunch Program and Summer Food Service Program, which provide meals and support food security for low-income students in Concept Schools' serving communities.