Charter School Facilities Credit Enhancement Grant Program
🏛 State Treasurer's Office (California)
✓ Free, no account · Source: California Grants Portal · Last verified Aug 1, 2026
Can you apply?
This grant is for charter schools seeking to finance facility projects. Eligible applicants are charter schools chartered in California. The grant funds debt service reserves for acquisition, renovation, or construction of new facilities. It also supports refinancing of existing charter school facility debt.
Applicants must demonstrate a legitimate facility need and have the capacity to manage the financed project. The charter school's authorizer and financial records will be reviewed. Projects must align with the school's educational mission and growth plan.
Geographic scope is limited to California. Only charter schools, not other organizations or individuals, may apply. The funding supports debt financing—not direct grants for construction.
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Program description
Designed to fund debt service reserves for the financing of acquisition, renovation, or construction of charter school facilities, or the refinancing of existing charter school facility debt.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Required documents
- Charter School Facility Needs Assessment
- Debt Service Plan and Financial Projections
- Enrollment Data and Growth Plan
- Authorizer Letter of Support
- School Board Resolution of Support
- Detailed Project Budget
- Proof of Charter Authorization
Program contact
- 📧 csfa@treasurer.ca.gov
- 📞 1-213-620-4608
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-2023 | 1 | 1 | 100% |
| 2023-2024 | 1 | 1 | 100% |
| 2020-2021 | — | — | — |
| 2021-2022 | 1 | — | 0% |
| 2024-2025 | 1 | 1 | 100% |
| 2025-2026 | — | — | — |
Source: California Grants Portal
FAQ
Who can apply for this grant?
Only California-chartered schools can apply. Your charter must be in good standing with the state. The school must have a clear facility need.
What can the funding be used for?
Funds support debt service reserves for building acquisition, renovation, or new construction. Refinancing existing facility debt is also eligible. Direct construction grants are not provided.
Is there a deadline?
The program operates on a rolling basis. Applications may be accepted throughout the year. Contact the State Treasurer's Office for current submission windows.
What is the typical award amount?
Award amounts vary based on project scope and financing need. The program has an annual funding pool of $8.3 million available. Consult with program staff about expected ranges for your project type.
Does the school need to provide matching funds?
No cost-sharing or matching funds are required. The program does not require applicants to contribute their own funds. This reduces the financial burden on charter schools.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Contact the State Treasurer's Office early to understand current priorities. Rolling programs may have informal scoring preferences. Get clarity on the review timeline before submitting.
- Prepare a clear facility needs assessment. Document why the project is essential to your school's mission. Link the facility plan directly to student outcomes.
- Include a comprehensive debt service plan. Show how your school will repay financed amounts. Demonstrate strong financial management and stable enrollment.
- Gather letters of support from your authorizer and school board. These demonstrate organizational commitment to the project. Official endorsement strengthens competitiveness.
- Be realistic about project timelines and costs. Include detailed budgets and construction schedules. Overestimating needs or timelines will hurt credibility.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Submitting weak facility needs documentation without enrollment or mission-link data. Underestimating debt service capacity or hiding financial instability issues. Applying without pre-approval or support from your authorizing authority.
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