Public charter local education agencies (LEAs) or nonprofits authorized to secure financing on their behalf may apply for a direct loan of up to $2 million and/or a credit enhancement of up to $1 million to support facilities projects. Direct loans are used to directly pay for project costs whereas credit enhancements are guarantees held by the OPCSFS that help the public charter LEA to secure additional financing for facilities projects from other sources. These programs offer competitive interest rates and favorable terms which make OPCSFS Direct Loan and Credit Enhancement revolving funds attractive options to public charter LEAs in the District.

Application for a Direct Loan or Credit Enhancement

Direct Loan and Credit Enhancement Policy & Guidance 

Additional Facilities Financing Information for DC Public Charter Schools

For additional information about facilities financing for DC public charter schools, please select the links below.

Contact Us

For questions or additional information, please email [email protected].

The Direct Loan and Credit Enhancement Program is administered by OSSE’s Office of Public Charter School Financing and Support (OPCSFS) within the Division of Systems and Supports, K-12.

[Publication Date: Dec. 7, 2022]