The Great Schools for Connecticut Project has launched its 2025 subgrant cycle, giving new and expanding Connecticut public charter schools the opportunity to apply for funding to supplement their growth or start-up costs through the Charter Schools Program (CSP) Request for Applications.

The Connecticut Charter School Association (CTCSA) is seeking individuals to serve as peer reviewers to help evaluate subgrant applications. The diverse Peer Review panel will be experts in charter school operation, governance, authorization, finance, administration, leadership, and law.

Use the links below to learn more and apply by June 13, 2025!

About CSP Peer Reviews

Peer Reviewers will independently read and score GSCT CSP grant applications using a Scoring Rubric in the GSCT CSP RFA Guide. Scores must be supported with timely, detailed, objective, and well-written comments outlining the rationale, utilizing the scoring rubric and relevant laws and regulations. The selected CSP Peer Reviewers will:

  • Receive $100 for participating in the training, and $500 for each assigned application reviews they complete.
  • Review anywhere from 3-5 applications.
  • Be required to participate in online virtual meetings.
  • Be required to dedicate between 25-35 hours between the dates of July 3 and August 22, 2025 to the review process. This includes:
    • A synchronous training session prior to evaluating the applications;
    • Reading, scoring, and providing detailed written comments;
    • And participating in capacity interviews.

Important Dates

  • June 13, 2025
    Deadline to apply as Peer Reviewer
  • June 23, 2025
    Reviewers notified of selection
  • June 23 – July 3
    First Peer Reviewer training session
  • July 28 – August 13
    Review and scoring of CSP applications
  • August 19 – August 22
    Capacity interviews

Feel free to share these Peer Review application links with anyone you feel may be qualified and interested in this opportunity. You can visit the Great Schools for Connecticut website to learn more about the Charter Schools Program Subgrant Competition.

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