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Fiscal Year 2023–24 Continued Funding Application information, forms, and instructions for California State Preschool Program contractors.

Due: December 9, 2022

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 Early Education Division by email at CFA@cde.ca.gov. If you have feedback regarding the CFA process, please email CFA@cde.ca.gov.

Document Description
Management Bulletin 22-06 Additional Information for Contractors
Continued Funding Application Instructions [Link no longer available] Written Instructions for Completing the FY 2023–24 CFA
Fiscal Year 2023-24 Continued Funding Application (Link no longer available) Note: This Survey is now closed.
Frequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked Questions for the FY 2023–24 CFA
Instructional Program Webinar External link opens in new window or tab. (Video; 56:09) Instructional program webinar for the FY 2023–24 CFA
Instructional Program Webinar Slides [Link no longer available]

Instructional program webinar slides for the FY 2023–24 CFA

Erratum #1 [Link no longer available] Erratum 1 for the FY 2023–24 CFA

The following table provides links to the attachments to the CFA:

Resource Description Instructions
EED 9730 (XLSX) Fiscal Year 2023–24 Program Calendar (EED 9730) Required for all contractors.
EED 3704A (PDF) Program Narrative Change (EED 3704A) Required for agencies with program narrative and/or calendar changes.
EED 3704B (PDF) Subcontractor Information (EED 3704B) Required for agencies with subcontractors.
STD 204 External link opens in new window or tab. (PDF) State of California, Payee Data Record Required for non-public agencies only.
STD 205 External link opens in new window or tab. (PDF) State of California, Payee Data Record Supplement Required for non-public agencies only.
CO-005 (PDF) California Civil Rights Laws Certification Required for all contractors.
CCC 042017 (PDF) Contractor Certification Clauses Required for all contractors.
CO.8 (PDF) Federal Certifications Required for all contractors.
Sample Resolution (PDF) Sample of Board Resolution This is a sample template that may be used as a reference for the board resolution or minutes of meeting.
Self-Certification for Classroom Exemption from Title 22 Requirements (PDF) Self-Certification for Classroom Exemption from Title 22 Requirements Complete this form only if your agency is a local educational agency (LEA) operating a California State Preschool Program (CSPP) and choosing to be exempt from licensure pursuant to Health and Safety Code (H&SC) Section 1596.792(o).
Child Development Management Information System (CDMIS) Logon Login information for the CDMIS Required for all contractors. Update contractor information and attach the certification page 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 to the CFA.
California Community College Chancellor's Office External link opens in new window or tab. Directory of California Community Colleges and Community College Districts Required for all California Community Colleges and Community College Districts. Print the contractor's information page and attach to the CFA to verify your district name and address.
California School Directory Directory of California Schools Required for all public agencies. Print the contractor's information page and attach to the CFA to verify your district name and address.
Questions:   Early Education Division | CFA@cde.ca.gov
Last Reviewed: Thursday, April 03, 2025
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