Charter School Facilities Program (CSFP) Grant

The Charter School Facilities Program (CSFP) provides funding for charter schools and school districts to support new construction and rehabilitation of existing facilities. A total of $600 million has been allocated, and priority will be given based on a preference points system if requests exceed available funds. Applicants must demonstrate financial soundness as assessed by the California School Finance Authority.

About this Service
Charter Schools and/or school districts filing on behalf of a charter can apply for this service by applying for a preliminary apportionment (reservation of bond authority) for new construction projects and rehabilitation of district-owned existing facilities that are at least 15 years old. To qualify for funding, the applicant and charter school must be deemed financially sound by the California School Finance Authority. Applications for this service can only be submitted during specified filing rounds.
With the passage of Proposition 2, $600 million* has been authorized for the Charter School Facilities Program (CSFP). Existing CSFP regulations require applicants seeking a preliminary CSFP apportionment to submit an application during a 120-calendar-day filing round beginning 180 calendar days after an election authorizing additional CSFP funding. Applications must be submitted through the OPSC Online Application.
If the total amount requested from valid and complete applications exceeds the funding available, a preference points system and funding matrix will be used to prioritize applications for funding, in accordance with CSFP regulations

Eligibility

Other than a School District passing a local bond, under Section 1859.127 herein, the source of funds being contributed by the Non-Profit Organization Joint-Use Partner, must be independent of the partner School District, and the Non-Profit Organization must be a recognized nationally chartered organization