Charter School Facility Grant Program – (SB740)
🏛 State Treasurer's Office (California)
✓ Free, no account · Source: California Grants Portal · Last verified Jul 10, 2026
Can you apply?
This grant is for charter schools in California that serve economically disadvantaged students. Schools must either have a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price meals, or be located in a public elementary school boundary with similar demographics. The program funds annual ongoing facility costs. Prior administrative experience with school finance management is helpful but not explicitly required.
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Program description
The Charter School Facility Grant Program provides annual grants to offset annual on-going facility costs for charter schools that service a high-percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price meals or located in a public elementary school boundary serving a similar demographic. This program, previously administered by the California Department of Education, was transferred to the California School Finance Authority (CSFA) in 2013-14. Availability of funding is announced on the CSFA website each year.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
Demographic focus
How to apply
Application links
Required documents
- Application form (available on CSFA website)
- School demographic data and enrollment verification
- Free/reduced-price meal eligibility documentation
- Detailed facility expense budget and justification
- School financial statements or accounting records
Program contact
- 📧 csfa@treasurer.ca.gov
- 📞 1-916-651-7710
Funding track record
Past applications & awards under this program (California Grants Portal) — how competitive it is.
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Applications | Awarded | Award rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-2022 | 435 | — | 0% |
| 2020-2021 | 436 | — | 0% |
| 2022-2023 | 426 | 414 | 97% |
| 2023-2024 | 452 | 433 | 96% |
| 2024-2025 | 470 | 444 | 94% |
| 2025-2026 | 483 | 400 | 83% |
Source: California Grants Portal
FAQ
Who can apply for this grant?
Charter schools in California serving high percentages of economically disadvantaged students. Schools in boundaries matching similar demographics also qualify.
When is the deadline?
Funding availability is announced annually on the CSFA website. There is no single fixed deadline—check the California School Finance Authority website for current cycles.
What costs does this cover?
Annual ongoing facility costs. This is not for capital projects but for recurring operational facility expenses.
Is cost-sharing required?
No. This grant does not require schools to match funds.
How much funding is typically available?
The program has $137.3 million in total funding. Individual awards vary based on eligibility and application pool size.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Check the CSFA website regularly for annual funding announcements. Deadlines vary by year.
- Prepare clear documentation of student enrollment eligible for free or reduced-price meals.
- Focus your narrative on facility maintenance and operational costs, not capital improvements.
- Include detailed budget justification for all requested facility expenses.
- Apply early in the announced window—rolling funding may deplete quickly.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Requesting capital or construction costs instead of ongoing operational expenses. Incomplete enrollment data or inability to verify free/reduced-price meal eligibility. Missing the announced application window due to lack of CSFA website monitoring.
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