Charter School Facility Grant Program – (SB740)
🏛 State Treasurer's Office (California)
✓ Free, no account · Source: California Grants Portal · Last verified Sep 5, 2026
Can you apply?
This grant is for petroleum underground storage tank (UST) owners and operators in California who need to demonstrate financial responsibility for cleanup costs. Small businesses and individuals with leaking or contaminated USTs can apply for reimbursement of cleanup expenses. The fund helps owners and operators meet federal and state environmental compliance requirements. Awards are made on a rolling basis without a specified annual deadline.
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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
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- Proof of UST ownership or operator status
- Site assessment or environmental investigation report
- Itemized cleanup cost estimates
- Documentation of contamination (lab results, spill reports)
- Financial records supporting reimbursement requests
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?
Petroleum UST owners and operators, including small businesses and individuals with contaminated tanks. You must be responsible for a leaking or abandoned petroleum UST in California.
Is there a deadline?
No fixed deadline—this is a rolling program. You can submit applications throughout the year as long as funding remains available.
What expenses are covered?
Reimbursement for cleanup and remediation costs related to leaking petroleum USTs. Specific eligible expenses should be confirmed with the state water board.
How much funding is available per award?
Award amounts vary, but the total program pool is approximately $1,000,000. Individual awards depend on project scope and available funds.
Do I need to provide matching funds?
No cost-sharing or matching funds are required to apply for this program.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Document all cleanup-related expenses carefully with invoices and receipts. Reimbursement depends on detailed cost justification.
- Contact the California State Water Resources Control Board early to clarify which contamination sites and cleanup activities qualify.
- Apply as soon as your site assessment is complete. Rolling deadlines mean funds are awarded first-come, first-served.
- Gather proof of UST ownership or operator status before submitting. You'll need to demonstrate legal responsibility for the tank.
- Work with environmental consultants to estimate cleanup costs realistically. Inflated or vague projections weaken competitiveness.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Submitting incomplete ownership documentation or failing to prove operator responsibility. Requesting reimbursement for ineligible expenses like routine maintenance or unrelated environmental work. Delaying application until funds are exhausted—rolling programs award on first-come, first-served basis.
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