The Charter School Revolving Loan Fund Program
🏛 State Treasurer's Office (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 facility improvements. The charter school must be high-performing and located in an underserved community. At least 80% of instructional time must occur at the school's physical site.
Only California charter schools are eligible. The school must demonstrate strong academic performance. Schools in underserved areas are prioritized.
Funds support facility costs including construction, renovation, and related infrastructure needs. This is a competitive grant awarded in funding rounds.
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Program description
The Charter School Revolving Loan Fund (CSRFL) Program provides low-cost loans of up to $250,000 to charter schools, with priority given to schools opening in the current fiscal year. The Authority conducts extensive credit evaluations, makes funding recommendations, executes loan agreements, creates payment schedules, disburses funds, offsets loan payments, collects delinquent or defaulted loans, and develops program fund reconciliations and projections. The Authority sends out a Listserve to announce the opening and closing of the application period.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Program contact
- 📧 csfa@treasurer.ca.gov
- 📞 1-916-651-7710
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 | 5 | — | 0% |
| 2020-2021 | 20 | — | 0% |
| 2022-2023 | 7 | 5 | 71% |
| 2023-2024 | 6 | 5 | 83% |
| 2024-2025 | 7 | 3 | 43% |
| 2025-2026 | 29 | 2 | 7% |
Source: California Grants Portal
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