CSI LEA Applications for Funding

Resources for local educational agencies (LEAs) with schools that meet the criteria for Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI).

Grant Management and Reporting Tool (GMART) Log On
GMART is a web-based platform that allows LEAs to complete and submit applications for funding, expenditure-related information, and GMART requests.

GMART Instructions

Fiscal Year (FY) 2025–26

Reference Only—2025–26 ESSA CSI LEA Application for Funding (DOCX)
This is a Reference Only version of the Application for Funding and should not be submitted to the California Department of Education (CDE). The 2025–26 Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) CSI LEA Application for Funding can only be completed and submitted through the GMART.

FY 2024–25

Reference Only—2024–25 ESSA CSI LEA Application for Funding (DOCX)
This is a Reference Only version of the Application for Funding and should not be submitted to the California Department of Education (CDE). The 2024–25 Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) CSI LEA Application for Funding can only be completed and submitted through the GMART.

To access CSI LEA Applications for Funding resources, please visit the CDE ESSA School Support Webinar Resources web page.

Information pertaining to all closed out CSI LEA subgrants can be found on the CDE CSI LEA Archives web page.

For additional information related to CSI, please visit the CDE CSI web page.

Questions: School Improvement and Support Office | SISO@cde.ca.gov | 916-319-0833

Last Reviewed: Thursday, January 8, 2026

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Resources for local educational agencies (LEAs) with schools that meet the criteria for Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI).
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