Charter Access Bank Loan Enhancement Program (Charter ABLE)
🏛 State Treasurer's Office (California)
✓ Free, no account · Source: California Grants Portal · Last verified Jul 10, 2026
Can you apply?
This grant is for public libraries in California seeking to launch or expand virtual programming for school-aged youth. Participating libraries receive $12,000 in technology funding and training support. Twenty selected libraries receive an additional $1,000 to implement a Learning Management System. All participants join a monthly cohort focused on virtual programming skills development and best practices.
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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
Demographic focus
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- Project narrative
- Budget and budget narrative
- Evidence of nonprofit status (if applicable)
- Letters of support from school partners or community organizations
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
FAQ
What libraries are eligible?
The description does not specify eligibility restrictions. Likely public libraries in California can apply.
How much funding is available?
Base award is $12,000 per library. Twenty libraries receive an additional $1,000.
What can funds be used for?
Technology needed for virtual programming and, for selected sites, Learning Management System purchase and implementation staff time.
What is the time commitment?
Participants commit to monthly cohort meetings. No specific project duration is stated.
When does this program open?
The deadline shown is February 2021. Check with the California State Library for current funding cycles.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Emphasize your library's current youth programming and how virtual delivery expands reach.
- Highlight staff capacity and willingness to engage in monthly cohort learning and reflection.
- Demonstrate partnerships with local schools or community organizations that can benefit from virtual author visits.
- Clarify how technology funds will be allocated to serve school-aged youth effectively.
- Connect your proposal to broader library digital equity and youth engagement goals.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Vague description of how virtual programming aligns with library's existing youth services. Failure to demonstrate staff readiness or capacity to engage in sustained monthly cohort participation. Unclear plan for sustaining programming after grant funding ends.
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