About this grant
Aimed to assist charter schools lower costs to access facility acquisition, renovation, and construction financing. 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
Nonprofit; Public Agency Please refer to https://www.treasurer.ca.gov/csfa/enhancement/regulations/2024/program_regulations.pdf Geography: Funds are available to charter schools operating in the state of California. Matching funds: Not Required
What it funds
Relevant to: California
How to apply
Read the full announcement on the California Grants Portal before you start. Contact: email: csfa@treasurer.ca.gov; tel: 1-213-620-4608;
Who can apply for Charter Access Bank Loan Enhancement Program (Charter ABLE)?
Eligible applicants: 501(c)(3) nonprofits; City or township governments. Nonprofit; Public Agency Please refer to https://www.treasurer.ca.gov/csfa/enhancement/regulations/2024/program_regulations.pdf Geography: Funds are available to charter schools operating in the state of California. Matching funds: Not Required
When is the deadline?
This program accepts applications on a rolling or recurring basis. Check the funder's website for the current cycle.
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