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Continued Funding Application

Fiscal Year 2025–26 Continued Funding Application information, forms, and instructions for California State Preschool Program contractors.

Due: November 1, 2024

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 24-09 Additional Information for Contractors
Continued Funding Application Instructions (DOCX) Written Instructions for Completing the FY 202526 Continued Funding Application
Frequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked Questions for the FY 202526 CFA
Instructional Program Webinar External link opens in new window or tab. (Video; 1:02:01) Instructional Program Webinar for the FY 202526 CFA
Instructional Program Webinar Slides (PPTX) Instructional Program Webinar Slides for the FY 202526 CFA

 

The following table provides links to the Continued Funding Application and required attachments:

Resource Description Instructions
Fiscal Year 202526 Continued Funding Application (PDF) Fiscal Year 202526 Continued Funding Application Required for all contractors.
EED 9730 (PDF) Fiscal Year 202526 Program Calendar Required for all contractors.
EED 3704A (PDF) Program Narrative Change Required for agencies with program narrative and/or calendar changes.
EED 3704B (PDF) Subcontract Certification 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 only if non-public agency's payment address is different from mailing address provided on Payee Data Record (STD 204).
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.
Template Board Resolution (PDF) Template Board Resolution This may be used as a template or as a reference for the board resolution or minutes of meeting. See CFA Instructions for signature authorization requirements.
Application for License Exemption (PDF) Application for License Exemption Complete this form only if your agency is a local education agency (LEA) operating a California State Preschool Program (CSPP) choosing to apply to be exempt from licensure pursuant to Health and Safety Code (H&SC) Section 1596.792(o).
Child Development Management Information System (CDMIS) Logon Link to log in to 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 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 to the CFA to verify legal name and address.

 

Questions:   Early Education Division | CFA@cde.ca.gov
Last Reviewed: Friday, October 11, 2024
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