Charter Access Bank Loan Enhancement Program (Charter ABLE)
🏛 State Treasurer's Office (California)
✓ Free, no account · Source: California Grants Portal · Last verified Sep 11, 2026
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This grant is for entities operating pumpout and dump stations on California's waterways. Eligible applicants typically include nonprofit organizations, local agencies, and waterway facility operators maintaining marine sanitation infrastructure. The program funds operation and maintenance costs for existing or new facilities serving recreational boaters. Activities supported include staffing, equipment maintenance, and facility upkeep for pumpout/dump stations.
Geographic scope is limited to California waterways. Cost sharing is required as part of the application. This is a competitive grant with limited total funding ($36,000 annually).</eligibility_summary>
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Program description
The federally-funded Charter Access to Bank Loan Enhancement (Charter ABLE) Program was created from an $20 million grant awarded through the federal “Expanding Quality Charter Schools Program – Grants for Credit Enhancement for Charter School Facilities” (CFDA #84.354A) grant competition in 2019. This program enhances financing to charter schools to lower costs associated with financings for permanent charter school facilities.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
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 | — | — | — |
| 2021-2022 | 4 | — | 0% |
| 2022-2023 | 8 | 8 | 100% |
| 2023-2024 | 1 | 1 | 100% |
| 2024-2025 | 1 | 1 | 100% |
| 2025-2026 | — | — | — |
Source: California Grants Portal
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