Charter School Facility Grant Program – (SB740)
🏛 State Treasurer's Office (California)
✓ Free, no account · Source: California Grants Portal · Last verified Nov 1, 2026
Can you apply?
This grant is for California charter schools with high concentrations of low-income students. Schools must serve a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price meals. Schools located in elementary school boundaries serving similar demographics also qualify. Grants offset ongoing annual facility costs. Charter schools already operating qualify based on student enrollment demographics.
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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
- Proof of charter school status
- Current student enrollment data
- Free/reduced-price meal eligibility documentation
- Facility cost breakdown (annual expenses)
- School location information
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?
California charter schools serving high-poverty student populations. Schools in public elementary boundaries with similar demographics also qualify.
When is the deadline?
The program uses rolling acceptance. Funding availability is announced annually on the CSFA website.
What costs are covered?
Grants offset ongoing annual facility costs. This includes rent, maintenance, and building operations.
Is cost-sharing required?
No. This is a full-funding grant with no matching requirement.
How often can schools reapply?
Funding is announced annually. Schools can reapply each year based on eligibility and available funds.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Check the CSFA website regularly for annual funding announcements and application opening dates.
- Document your student enrollment data showing low-income student percentages. Include free/reduced-price meal eligibility numbers.
- Prepare a clear breakdown of facility costs (rent, utilities, maintenance, repairs) that the grant will offset.
- Apply early in the rolling deadline cycle. Funds may be limited once distributed.
- Maintain current enrollment documentation and demographic data year-round for quick application submission.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Incomplete student demographic documentation or missing free/reduced-price meal eligibility data. Vague facility cost breakdowns or failure to show ongoing annual expenses clearly. Missed announcements—schools often apply too late after funds are already allocated.
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