Frequently Asked Questions
CSDC works with non-profit charter schools in need of short- or long-term facility solutions. Any charter school that is in good standing with their chartering authority is welcome to apply. Please ensure the following criteria are met before contacting CSDC:
Have applied for and been approved to operate a public charter school.
Have an executed contract with an authorizer/sponsor to operate a public charter school.
Have a current or pending 501(c)(3) designation from the IRS for the school.
A school does not have to be open to qualify for help from CSDC; however, it must meet the three criteria noted above.
Yes, but a charter school, or schools, must be the primary user of the facility. A charter school may rent out a portion of its facility (or all of the facility for part of the time), but the primary use of the facility must be for charter school operations.
CSDC has a number of programs to help charter schools with their financing and facility needs, including:
Lease and loan guarantees (Building Block Fund)
Real estate services (Turnkey Development and Fee Developer Program)
Direct lending (CSDC Direct)
Our Partners in Transforming Education
Charter Schools Development Corporation (CSDC) supports quality school choice for underserved students by developing and financing affordable charter school facilities.
In accordance with federal laws and U.S. Department of the Treasury policy, this organization is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write to: U.S. Department of the Treasury, Director, Office of Civil Rights and Equal Employment Opportunity 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20220; call (202) 622-1160; or send an e-mail to: crcomplaints@treasury.gov.