Charter School Revolving Loan Fund Program (CSRLF)
Designed to provide low-interest loans of up to $250,000 to new charter schools.
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If you have any questions about the Charter School Revolving Loan Fund program, please contact CSFA.
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CSRLF Overview
The Charter School Revolving Loan Fund (CSRLF) Program provides low-cost loans of up to $500,000 to charter schools, with priority given to schools opening in the current fiscal year. The Authority conducts extensive credit evaluations, makes funding recommendations, executes loan agreements, creates payment schedules, disburses funds, offsets loan payments, collects delinquent or defaulted loans, and develops program fund reconciliations and projections. This program, previously administered by the California Department of Education, was transferred to the Authority in 2013-14.
2025-26 Funding Round
The CSRLF 2025-26 Funding Round is projected to open in March 2026, and dates will be provided in January 2026. Please join our email list to receive important updates and dates regarding the Program. Staff are also planning on a webinar to review the new Program Statute and Regulations in February 2026.
Below are links to the Program Application, and CSRLF Regulations that were filed with the Secretary of State on December 29, 2025, and will become effective January 1, 2026.