The Charter School Revolving Loan Fund Program
🏛 State Treasurer's Office (California)
✓ Free, no account · Source: California Grants Portal · Last verified Sep 5, 2026
Can you apply?
This grant is for petroleum underground storage tank (UST) owners and operators who need to meet federal and state financial responsibility requirements. Small businesses and individuals with leaking or contaminated USTs can apply for cleanup expense reimbursement. The program helps cover the costs of investigating, remediating, and managing unauthorized releases from petroleum storage tanks. Applicants must be the owner or operator of the affected UST facility.
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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
Demographic focus
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- UST Site Assessment Report
- Cleanup Plan or Remediation Proposal
- Documentation of unauthorized release
- Itemized expense records and invoices
- Proof of UST ownership or operator status
- Environmental consultant reports (if applicable)
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
FAQ
Who can apply for UST Cleanup Fund reimbursement?
Petroleum UST owners and operators. The program primarily serves small businesses and individuals managing contaminated tanks.
What expenses are covered?
Costs related to cleaning up leaking or unauthorized releases from petroleum USTs. This includes investigation, remediation, and related compliance activities.
Is there a deadline?
The program operates on rolling basis. Applications are accepted continuously without fixed deadlines.
How much funding is available?
Awards go up to $1,000,000. Actual award amounts depend on cleanup costs and fund availability.
Do I need to provide matching funds?
No cost sharing or matching funds are required to apply.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Gather detailed records of your UST contamination. Include site assessment reports, environmental testing, and cleanup proposals.
- Document all expenses carefully. Organize receipts and invoices by cleanup phase.
- Work with environmental consultants familiar with state and federal UST regulations. Their documentation strengthens your application.
- Submit your application as soon as possible. Rolling programs have limited annual funding that depletes over time.
- Keep your reimbursement request realistic and well-justified. Inflated claims reduce approval odds.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Applicants submit incomplete site assessments or lack clear documentation of actual cleanup costs. Claims without professional environmental reports or regulatory agency correspondence are typically rejected. Vague or unsupported expenses that don't directly relate to UST contamination cleanup are common reasons for denial.
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