Access New Construction Funding for Schools
School districts that have a projected unmet need for student housing can locate funding opportunities under this service.
About this Service
School districts can apply for this service when adding capacity to a school district. Adding capacity to a school district can include the construction of a new school, or the addition of classrooms to an existing school. Applications are submitted to the Office of Public School Construction (OPSC) in two stages: an application for eligibility and an application for funding. To calculate and confirm eligibility and funding, please refer to the following:
- Review the “New Construction Application Submittal Requirements” for eligibility and funding applications.
- Contact OPSC to find out who your project manager is for the county in which the school district is located.While working with your OPSC project manager, submit the following forms:
- Form SAB 50-01, Enrollment Certification/Projection, (Rev. 05/09)
- Dwelling Unit Worksheet and Instructions
- Form SAB 50-02, Existing School Building Capacity,(Rev. 12/10)
- Form SAB 50-03, Eligibility Determination, (Rev. 12/10)
- Form SAB 50-04, Application For Funding, (Rev. 01/18)
- Once a school district project has been approved with a State Apportionment, submit the following form to request the release of funds:
- Form SAB 50-05, Fund Release Authorization, (Rev. 06/17)
- Once a school district has received the funds, it must report expenditures on an annual basis (using the following form) and report substantial progress:
- Form SAB 50-06, Expenditure Report, (Rev. 12/10)
information guides and resources
- SFP Regulations
- School Facilities Program Handbook (Sections 4 and 5)
- Architect's Submittal Guidelines
- Sample School Board Resolution - Applications Received Beyond Bond Authority
- New Construction Eligibility Establishment Checklist
- New Construction Eligibility Checklist
- New Construction Funding Checklist
- Presentation on Additional Grant for Site Development Costs (PPT)
- New Procedures for School Facility Program funding (Priority Funding Process)
Contact
Office of Public School Construction
West Sacramento, CA 95605
Department of General Services
West Sacramento, CA 95605
Phone: 916-376-1771
E-mail: opsccommunications@dgs.ca.gov