Charter School Facilities Incentive Grants Program

The State Treasurer’s Office is offering the Charter School Facilities Incentive Grants Program to provide California charter schools with financial assistance for facility‑related costs, including rent, lease, mortgage, debt service, Proposition 39 payments, and the purchase, design, construction, or renovation of school buildings. The program is funded with $30 million in federal money and is intended for the 2025‑26 school year onward, with a three‑year performance period for awarded funds. Eligible applicants are nonprofit or public‑agency charter schools operating within California. No letter of intent or matched funding is required, and funds are delivered as advances. • Funding amount: $30 million total (award count dependent) • Eligible entities: California charter schools that are nonprofit or public agencies • Use of funds: Facility rent, lease, mortgage, debt service, Proposition 39 payments, or acquisition/renovation of facilities • Application: Online via the CSFA portal; guidelines must be reviewed before applying • Period of performance: 3 years • No matched funding or LOI required; funding delivered as advances • Contact: (213) 620‑4608, [email protected]