Charter School Facilities Program (CSFP)

The Charter School Facilities Program (CSFP) is a California state‑wide grant/loan initiative that provides low‑cost financing for charter schools to construct new permanent facilities or rehabilitate existing district buildings. Funding is split 50 % grant and 50 % loan, sourced from voter‑approved bonds (Propositions 47, 55, 1D, 51) totaling $1.4 billion. Administration is shared between the California School Finance Authority (CSFA) and the Office of Public School Construction (OPSC), which also determines award amounts. Eligible applicants are nonprofit and public agency charter schools. The period of performance is up to five years, with advances as the delivery method. No letter of intent or matched funding is required. • Total program funding: $1.4 billion (state‑funded) • Funding split: 50 % grant, 50 % loan (advance) • Eligible entities: nonprofit and public‑agency charter schools • Administration: CSFA (financial soundness review) and OPSC (award determination) • Period of performance: up to 5 years • No mandatory pre‑bid meeting, site visit, or letter of intent • Application guidelines and full grant documents available on the State Treasurer’s website.