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Continued Funding Application

Fiscal Year 2026–27 Continued Funding Application information, forms, and instructions for California State Preschool Program contractors.

Due: November 3, 2025

California State Preschool Program (CSPP) Contractors that intend to continue services into the next contract year are required to complete and submit a Continued Funding Application (CFA). Failure to complete a CFA constitutes notification of a contractor's intent to discontinue services into the next fiscal year.

Program Questions: If you have questions regarding the CFA, please contact your assigned Early Education Division (EED) Regional Consultant or contact the EED by email at CFA@cde.ca.gov. If you have feedback regarding the CFA process, please send an email to CFA@cde.ca.gov.

Document Description
Management Bulletin (Coming Soon) Additional Information for Contractors
Continued Funding Application Instructions (Coming Soon) Written Instructions for Completing the FY 202627 CFA
Frequently Asked Questions (Coming Soon) Frequently Asked Questions for the FY 202627 CFA

 

Each contractor will receive their FY 202627 CFA via email. The following table provides links to the required attachments:

Resource Description Instructions
EED 9730 (Coming Soon) FY 202627 Program Calendar Required for all contractors.
EED 3704A (Coming Soon) Program Narrative Change Required only for agencies with program narrative and/or calendar changes.
EED 3704B (Coming Soon) Subcontract Certification Required only for agencies with subcontractors.
STD 204External link opens in new window or tab. (PDF) State of California, Payee Data Record Required for non-public agencies only.
STD 205External link opens in new window or tab. (PDF) State of California, Payee Data Record Supplement Required only if non-public agency's payment address is different from mailing address provided on Payee Data Record (STD 204).
CO-005 (Coming Soon) California Civil Rights Laws Certification Required for all contractors.
CCC 042017 (Coming Soon) Contractor Certification Clauses Required for all contractors.
CO.8 (Coming Soon) Federal Certifications Required for all contractors.
Template Board Resolution (DOCX) Template Board Resolution Required for public agencies. See CFA Instructions for signature authorization requirements.
Application for License Exemption (Coming Soon) Application for License Exemption Complete this form only if your agency is a local educational agency (LEA) operating a California State Preschool Program (CSPP) applying to renew exemption from licensure pursuant to Health and Safety Code (H&SC) Section 1596.792(o).
Child Development Management Information System (CDMIS) Link to log in to the CDMIS All contractors are required to update contractor information in the CDMIS, print the certification page, and attach it to the CFA.
Secretary of State External link opens in new window or tab. Web page for the Secretary of State Required for non-public agencies only. Print the contractor's information page and attach it to the CFA.
California Community College Chancellor's Office External link opens in new window or tab. Directory of California Community College and Community College Districts Required for California Community Colleges and Community College Districts. Print the contractor's information page and attach it to the CFA to verify legal name and address.
California School Directory Directory of California Schools Required for School Districts, County Offices of Education, and Charter Schools. Print the contractor's information page and attach it to the CFA to verify legal name and address.

 

Questions:   Early Education Division | CFA@cde.ca.gov
Last Reviewed: Thursday, July 31, 2025
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