Coastal Conservancy Grants
🏛 Coastal Conservancy (California)
✓ Free, no account · Source: California Grants Portal · Last verified Nov 1, 2026
Can you apply?
This grant is for California charter schools needing to build new facilities or rehabilitate existing school buildings. Charter schools throughout California can apply for low-cost financing combining grants and loans. The program funds permanent school construction and facility improvements. This is a state-level program administered jointly by the California School Finance Authority and the Office of Public School Construction.
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Program description
The Coastal Conservancy funds a wide variety of projects along the California coast, San Francisco Bay, and in coastal watersheds to increase availability of beaches, parks and trails for the public, protect and restore natural lands and wildlife habitat, preserve working lands, and increase community resilience to the impacts of climate change. The Conservancy will fund most stages of a project including: pre-project feasibility studies, property acquisition, project planning including community involvement, design, environmental review, permitting, construction, and project-related monitoring. We do not fund operation and maintenance activities. Most Conservancy grants are awarded through this rolling pre-application solicitation. This includes Climate Ready, Wildfire Resilience, and all regional grant programs. Explore the Coast, Coastal Stories, and some other grant programs are NOT awarded through this rolling process.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Required documents
- Financial statements and audits
- Facilities plan and construction specifications
- Proof of California charter school status
- Board resolution approving facility project
- CSFA financial soundness certification
- Construction cost estimates and bids
Program contact
- 📧 grants@scc.ca.gov
- 📞 1-510-286-1015
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-2024 | 122 | 122 | 100% |
| 2021-2022 | 58 | — | 0% |
| 2022-2023 | 88 | 88 | 100% |
| 2024-2025 | 139 | 139 | 100% |
| 2020-2021 | 144 | 144 | 100% |
| 2025-2026 | 124 | 124 | 100% |
Source: California Grants Portal
FAQ
Who can apply to CSFP?
California charter schools seeking funds for new construction or rehabilitation of existing facilities. Your school must meet financial soundness requirements set by CSFA.
What is the funding structure?
Awards are 50% grant and 50% low-cost loan. Total available pool is $1.4 billion statewide.
What activities are eligible?
Construction of new permanent school facilities and rehabilitation of existing school district facilities for charter schools.
When is the deadline?
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Check with CSFA or OPSC for current application windows.
Do I need to provide cost-sharing?
No cost-sharing is required. The 50% loan portion functions as your financing mechanism, not your match.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Ensure your charter school meets CSFA's financial soundness requirements before applying. This is a key threshold.
- Develop a clear facilities plan showing how construction or rehabilitation aligns with your school's growth and mission.
- Have realistic construction budgets and timelines ready. Underestimating costs can slow disbursements.
- Work closely with both CSFA and OPSC early in the process. They oversee different parts of the review.
- Document your school's operational stability and enrollment trends. Lenders want confidence in your sustainability.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Schools underestimate construction costs or fail to demonstrate financial stability required by CSFA. Applications lacking clear facilities plans or realistic timelines often face delays. Failure to coordinate with both administering agencies early causes process bottlenecks.
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