Charter School Facilities Program (CSFP)
🏛 State Treasurer's Office (California)
✓ Free, no account · Source: California Grants Portal · Last verified Oct 7, 2026
Can you apply?
This grant is for California charter schools seeking funding for facility construction or rehabilitation. Eligible applicants must be charter schools operating in California. The program provides 50% grant funding and 50% low-cost financing for building new school facilities or rehabilitating existing ones. Financial soundness certification from CSFA is required to participate. Charter schools throughout California can apply for construction or facility improvement projects.
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Program description
Through the passage of Propositions 47, 55, 1D, and most recently, 51, $1.4 billion has been made available to charter schools for construction of new facilities or rehabilitation of existing school district facilities. CSFP provides low-cost financing for charter school facilities; 50% grant, 50% loan. This money is used to finance the construction of new, permanent school facilities or rehabilitation of existing school district facilities for charter schools throughout the state. CSFP is jointly administered by the California School Finance Authority (CSFA) and the Office of Public School Construction (OPSC). CSFA directs the financial soundness review process for the CSFP and provides certification of financial soundness for purposes of Preliminary, Advance, and Final Apportionments.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Required documents
- Financial soundness certification from CSFA
- Facility improvement or construction plans
- Architectural and engineering assessments
- Project budget and cost estimates
- School operational and financial documents
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-2021 | 7 | — | 0% |
| 2021-2022 | 21 | — | 0% |
| 2024-2025 | 1 | — | 0% |
| 2023-2024 | 1 | — | 0% |
| 2022-2023 | 3 | 2 | 67% |
| 2025-2026 | 89 | 37 | 42% |
Source: California Grants Portal
FAQ
Who is eligible for CSFP funding?
California charter schools are eligible. Schools must meet financial soundness requirements verified by CSFA.
What can CSFP funding be used for?
Construction of new school facilities or rehabilitation of existing school district facilities.
How is funding structured?
Awards are 50% grant and 50% low-cost loan. This reduces upfront capital requirements for schools.
When is the deadline?
This program operates on a rolling basis. Applications are accepted continuously throughout the year.
How much funding is available?
Total program funding is $1.4 billion available statewide for eligible charter school projects.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Understand that half your funding comes as a grant and half as a loan. Budget accordingly for repayment obligations.
- Obtain CSFA financial soundness certification early. This is a prerequisite for all funding stages.
- Work closely with both CSFA and OPSC throughout the process. They jointly administer approvals and disbursements.
- Document your facility needs thoroughly. Include architectural assessments and cost estimates for construction or rehabilitation work.
- Plan for the long timeline. School facility projects typically require extensive planning, design, and approval phases before construction starts.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Missing CSFA financial soundness certification before applying. Underestimating loan repayment costs in project budgets. Failing to coordinate requirements with both CSFA and OPSC administrators.
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