Charter School Facilities Program (CSFP)
🏛 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 USTs can apply. The program reimburses eligible cleanup expenses from unauthorized petroleum releases.
California-based UST owners and operators managing petroleum contamination are the primary focus. Applicants must demonstrate financial need for cleanup costs.
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Program description
Through the passage of Propositions 47, 55, 1D, and most recently, 51, $1.4 billion has been made available to charter schools for construction of new facilities or rehabilitation of existing school district facilities. CSFP provides low-cost financing for charter school facilities; 50% grant, 50% loan. This money is used to finance the construction of new, permanent school facilities or rehabilitation of existing school district facilities for charter schools throughout the state. CSFP is jointly administered by the California School Finance Authority (CSFA) and the Office of Public School Construction (OPSC). CSFA directs the financial soundness review process for the CSFP and provides certification of financial soundness for purposes of Preliminary, Advance, and Final Apportionments.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Required documents
- Proof of UST ownership or operator status
- Environmental site assessment or contamination report
- Detailed cleanup cost estimates
- Financial hardship documentation
- Correspondence with State Water Resources Control Board
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 | 7 | — | 0% |
| 2021-2022 | 21 | — | 0% |
| 2024-2025 | 1 | — | 0% |
| 2023-2024 | 1 | — | 0% |
| 2022-2023 | 3 | 2 | 67% |
| 2025-2026 | 89 | 37 | 42% |
Source: California Grants Portal
FAQ
Who is eligible for this UST Cleanup Fund?
Petroleum UST owners and operators, particularly small businesses and individuals. You must have a leaking UST requiring cleanup.
What costs does this fund reimburse?
Cleanup expenses associated with unauthorized releases from petroleum USTs. Specific eligible cost categories depend on your cleanup scope.
Where does this funding apply?
This is a California state program administered by the State Water Resources Control Board. Operations must be in California.
Is there a deadline?
The program operates on a rolling basis with no specific application deadline. Check with the Board for current application windows.
What is the typical award size?
Individual awards vary based on cleanup needs. The total funding pool is $1,000,000.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Document your UST ownership or operator status and the unauthorized release thoroughly. Include environmental reports and cleanup estimates.
- Gather all historical records related to the UST and contamination. Regulators need complete documentation of the release.
- Contact the State Water Resources Control Board early for guidance on eligible expenses. Different cleanup approaches may have different cost coverage.
- Show how your financial situation limits ability to pay for cleanup. The Fund prioritizes small businesses and individuals with genuine hardship.
- Coordinate with your environmental consultant and local regulatory office. Alignment with state cleanup standards strengthens your application.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Incomplete documentation of the release and cleanup needs. Insufficient evidence of financial responsibility burden. Failure to coordinate with State Water Resources Control Board before applying.
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