Funding Eligibility: Tasks to Complete

If you have questions about Funding Eligibility, or you need assistance completing any of these tasks, please contact the Office of Public School Construction (OPSC).

1. Understand What's Available
2. Determine Eligibility for Funding
3. Assemble Required Documents
4. Submit Required Documents
5. Receive Eligibility Verification

1. Understand What's Available

The State offers various types of funding depending on the nature of your construction project. State funds can only be used to cover certain project costs. Please read through the Funds Available section to make sure you understand what funds are available and how the funds may be used.

2. Determine Eligibility for Funding

The Funds Available section details eligibility requirements for each type of funding. In general, your district will need to show:

• The need for the project
• The district's ability to obtain local funding
• The number of unhoused pupils

3. Assemble Required Documents

For new construction grants, your district must complete the following documents:

• Form SAB 50-01 (PDF): Enrollment Certification/Projection
  The OPSC uses the information on this form to determine a district's initial eligibility for new construction grants. The district must provide enrollment information on this form for the current year and each of the three previous years.
• Form SAB 50-02 (PDF): Existing School Building Capacity
  The OPSC uses this form to determine a district's existing school building capacity.
• Form SAB 50-03 (PDF): Eligibility Determination
  This form consists solely of the reporting of projected enrollment, broken down by K–6, 7–8, and 9–12. The OPSC uses the information on this form to calculate the district's eligibility for new construction grants.

For modernization grants, your district must complete Form SAB 50-03: Eligibility Determination. This form consists solely of the reporting of classroom space of the required age, broken down by K–6, 7–8, and 9–12. The OPSC uses the information on this form to calculate the district's eligibility for modernization grants.

To help your district make sure its application is complete, the OPSC has developed an Application Submittal Requirements (New Construction / Modernization) (PDF - 85 KB) document which lists items required for Funding Eligibility applications.

4. Submit Required Documents

Submit the required documents to the OPSC.

5. Receive Eligibility Verification

The State Allocation Board (SAB) administers and allocates funds available to eligible school districts pursuant to Proposition 1A and the School Facility Program (SFP). The OPSC serves as staff to the SAB. The OPSC:

• Assists school districts with their applications
• Reviews your school district's funding application to verify its eligibility and ability to comply with SAB requirements
• Prepares recommendations for the SAB's review and approval
• Assures that funds are disbursed in accordance with the law, regulations, and policies of the SAB

The OPSC also prepares SAB meeting agendas, which keep the board members, school districts, staff, and other interested parties apprised of all SAB actions. Approved agenda items are the underlying source documents that the State Controller's Office uses for releasing funds, and they form the basis for districts to proceed with their projects. The agenda items provide the "historical record" of all SAB decisions. School districts, facilities planners, architects, consultants, and others can and should use them to track the progress of specific projects or availability of funds.

Once your school district receives verification of your funding eligibility, you can proceed with the next process, Site Approval.