Request for Applications
California State Preschool Program
Due: Monday, May 6, 2024
The California Department of Education (CDE), Early Education Division (EED) announces the availability of approximately $32.7 million to expand California State Preschool Program (CSPP) services statewide, as appropriated in the 2021 Budget Act. The CSPP funds are available for local educational agency (LEA) applicants to provide full-day/full year, part-day/part-year, or any combination thereof, of CSPP services.
Program Questions: CSPP RFA Team, email: CSPPRFA@cde.ca.gov, phone: 916-322-6233
Downloading Questions: Email: CSPPRFA@cde.ca.gov, Phone: 916-322-6233
| Document | Description |
|---|---|
| Management Bulletin 24-03 |
Additional Information for Contractors |
| Request for Applications (RFA) Overview and Instructions (DOCX) | Program Overview and Instructions for the FY 2024–25 CSPP Expansion RFA |
| CSPP Expansion RFA Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) | FAQs for the FY 2024–25 CSPP Expansion RFA |
Instructional Program Webinar 
(Video; 1:45:21) |
Instructional Program Webinar for the FY 2024–25 CSPP Expansion RFA |
| Instructional Program Webinar Slides (PPTX) | Instructional Program Webinar Slides for the FY 2024–25 CSPP Expansion RFA |
The following table contains application forms and additional resources:
| Document | Description | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
Application for the FY 2024–25 CSPP Expansion RFA |
Required for all applicants. A paper version of the application is available upon request | |
| Program Narrative (PDF) | Program Narrative form and Scoring Rubric for the FY 2024–25 CSPP Expansion RFA |
Required for all applicants |
| Full-day/Full-year Fiscal Forms (XLSX) | Full-day/Full-year fiscal forms for use in the FY 2024–25 CSPP Expansion RFA |
Required for applicants who propose to provide full-day/full-year services |
| Part-day/Part-year Fiscal Forms (XLSX) | Part-day/Part-year fiscal forms for use in the FY 2024–25 CSPP Expansion RFA |
Required for applicants who propose to provide part-day/part-year services |
| FY 2024–25 Program Calendar (PDF) | Attachment to the FY 2024–25 CSPP Expansion RFA |
Required for all applicants |
| Program Staffing Plan (PDF) | Attachment to the FY 2024–25 CSPP Expansion RFA |
Required for all applicants |
| Statement of Fiscal Resources (PDF) | Attachment to the FY 2024–25 CSPP Expansion RFA |
Required for all applicants |
| EED-3704B (PDF) | Subcontractor Information (EED-3704B) |
Required for agencies with subcontractors |
| California State Preschool Program (CSPP) Request for Application (RFA) Part-Day to Full-Day Funding Fiscal Forms (XLSX) | Part-Day to Full-Day Funding Fiscal Forms |
Optional attachment for applicants planning to expand from Part-Day to Full-Day services |
| Family Childcare Home Education Network (FCCHEN) Operation Information (XLSX) | FCCHEN Operation Information |
Required for agencies who intend to operate a FCCHEN |
Last Reviewed: Thursday, April 25, 2024
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