Community and Economic Enhancement Grant Program – Proposition 68
🏛 Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Conservancy (California)
✓ Free, no account · Source: California Grants Portal · Last verified Oct 7, 2026
Can you apply?
This grant is for charter schools in California seeking to build new facilities or rehabilitate existing structures. Charter schools must be legally operating or authorized to operate in California. Funding is delivered as 50% grant and 50% low-cost loan.
Applicants must pass CSFA's financial soundness review. Schools must demonstrate organizational and fiscal stability. All projects must be for permanent school facilities serving charter school students.
Geographic scope limited to California. Projects must comply with state facility standards. CSFA and OPSC jointly manage the application and approval process.
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Program description
The Community and Economic Enhancement Grant Program is designed to fund projects that address recreation and tourism, historic and cultural preservation, and environmental education in order to sustain the Delta’s heritage and enhance the unique values of the Delta today. The solicitation is an ongoing noncompetitive process. Projects serving a Disadvantaged/Severely Disadvantaged Community will receive priority for funding consideration. The Conservancy will fund planning projects, which include pilot projects. Allowable activities for planning projects include, but are not limited to, project scoping (partnership development, outreach to impacted parties, stakeholder coordination, negotiation of site access or land tenure); planning and design (engineering design, identifying appropriate best management practices); and environmental compliance (permitting, California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) activities, Delta Plan consistency). The Conservancy will fund implementation projects, which include acquisition projects. Implementation projects are specific, bond-eligible, on-the-ground projects that result in the construction, improvement, or acquisition of a capital asset that will be maintained for a minimum of 15 years. Implementation projects are “shovel-ready” projects. Applicants must submit a concept proposal, as found on the Conservancy’s website, to the Conservancy for assessment of project viability before submitting a full proposal. Partnerships are encouraged but not required. The Conservancy may provide technical assistance to facilitate the development of project proposals. There are no limitations on number of submissions by organizations. Applications are received via email for concept proposals and by uploading files to a designated site for full proposals. Awards are announced at a Board meeting and applicants are informed with a letter.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Required documents
- Proof of charter school authorization or authorization letter
- Financial statements and fiscal stability documentation
- Project scope and cost estimates
- Facility design plans or rehabilitation specifications
- Organization's bylaws and governance structure
Program contact
- 📧 prop68grants@deltaconservancy.ca.gov
- 📞 1-916-375-2088
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 | 16 | — | 0% |
| 2022-2023 | 18 | 8 | 44% |
| 2023-2024 | 6 | 2 | 33% |
| 2024-2025 | 4 | 1 | 25% |
| 2020-2021 | — | — | — |
| 2025-2026 | — | 1 | — |
Source: California Grants Portal
FAQ
Who is eligible to apply for CSFP funding?
Charter schools authorized to operate in California. You must pass CSFA's financial soundness review to qualify.
What types of projects are funded?
Construction of new school facilities or rehabilitation of existing structures. The funding must support permanent school facilities for charter school operations.
How is the money structured?
CSFP provides 50% as a grant and 50% as a low-cost loan. This hybrid approach reduces the total out-of-pocket cost for schools.
What happens after I apply?
CSFA conducts a financial soundness review. You'll receive preliminary, advance, and final apportionments based on the review outcome.
Is there a deadline?
The program operates on a rolling basis. Funds are available until the $1.4 billion total is depleted. Apply as soon as your project is ready.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Start your application only after securing charter school authorization. CSFA will verify your legal operating status early in the process.
- Prepare strong financial documentation showing your school's fiscal stability. This is the key requirement for the soundness review.
- Plan ahead for construction timelines. The application process includes preliminary, advance, and final apportionment stages.
- Work closely with OPSC on facility design and compliance requirements. They ensure projects meet state standards.
- Consider the 50% loan portion in your long-term budget. Understand repayment obligations before committing to a project.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Applying without first obtaining legal charter school authorization. CSFA cannot process applications from unauthorized schools. Financial documentation showing instability or inconsistent operations leads to soundness review failure. Underestimating project costs or timelines and not budgeting for the 50% loan repayment obligation.
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