Funding Description
The California State Preschool Program (CSPP) Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS) Block Grant is supported annually by $50 million in state education funds (Prop 98 general funds, which by law are required to be administered by a local education agency) for the support of local early learning QRIS programs that increase the number of low-income children in high-quality state preschool programs that prepare those children for success in school and life.
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants |
Local educational agencies
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| Required Eligibility Criteria |
We are no longer accepting the applications for CSPP QRIS Block Grant as FY 2024-25 is year two of a two-year Grant FY 2023-25.
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| Other Eligibility Considerations |
The funding will be allocated for the CSPP QRIS Block Grants in fiscal year (FY) 2024-25. Applicants awarded a QRIS Block Grant will receive funding subject to quarterly fiscal reporting [California Education Code sections 8426 (a)(1) and 8203.1(g)]. |
| Eligible Grade Level(s) |
Pre-K
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| Eligible Age Level(s) |
3, 4
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Funding
| Legal Authority |
California Education Code Section 8203.1
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| Source / Type |
State / Grant
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| State Fiscal Year |
2024-25
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| SACS Resource / Revenue Codes |
6127 / 8590
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| Total Available |
$50,000,000
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| Recipient Amount |
Variable
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| Match Requirement |
No
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| Allocation Formula |
The allocation accounts for the proportion of children in CSPP served by each consortia and a $5,000 operational base for addressing small county needs.
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Important Dates
| Date Application Available |
Unavailable
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| Due Date |
Unavailable
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| Expected Notification Date |
Unavailable
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Additional Information
Contacts
| Program |
Joanna Englehardt, QCC@cde.ca.gov
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| Fiscal |
Jennifer Walters, QCC@cde.ca.gov
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| Division |
Early Education Division, 916-322-6233 (phone), 916-323-6853 (fax)
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Last Modified:
August 19, 2025
