California Health Facilities Financing Authority

Children's Hospital Program

Improves the health and welfare of California's critically ill children by providing
a stable and ready source of funds for capital improvement projects.

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If you have any questions about the Children's Hospital Program, please contact CHFFA.

Children's Hospital Program of 2008 (Proposition 3)

Children's Hospital Program of 2004 (Proposition 61)

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Children’s Hospital Program awardees must comply with California’s prevailing wage law under Labor Code section 1720, et seq. for public works projects. CHFFA recommends applicants and awardees consult with their legal counsel.

Children's Hospital Bond Act of 2018

On November 6, 2018, California voters passed Proposition 4, which enabled California to issue an additional $1.5 billion in general obligation bonds to fund the Children’s Hospital Program of 2018 under Health and Safety Code Sections 1179.81-1179.102. Eight private non-profit Children’s Hospitals are each eligible for $135 million, five University of California Children’s Hospitals are each eligible for $54 million, and public or private nonprofit hospitals that provide pediatric services for children eligible for California Children’s Services (“CCS”) are eligible for $150 million in total.

The Authority awarded $149,222,382.43 in grant funding to 15 Eligible Hospitals in two funding rounds.

  • The Authority is not currently accepting grant applications for Eligible Hospitals.
  • A subsequent funding round for Eligible Hospitals will be scheduled at a later date.
Children’s Hospital Bond Act of 2018 - Currently Accepting Applications from Children's Hospitals
Grant Application for Children’s Hospitals
Form No. CHFFA 10 CHP18-CH (10/2019)
PDF (fillable)

Applications for the first funding round for Children’s Hospitals are being accepted on an on-going basis until the funding for the Children’s Hospitals is exhausted.

Due on the first business day of each month, with the following exceptions:

  • For October, applications are due October 7
  • Applications are not accepted in November

Application Submission

Please submit an original and one copy of the application to the Authority by mail or in-person to:

California Health Facilities Financing Authority
Children’s Hospital Program
915 Capitol Mall, Room 435
Sacramento, CA 95814

Children's Hospital Bond Act of 2008

On November 4, 2008, California voters passed Proposition 3, which enabled California to issue an additional $980 million in general obligation bonds to fund the Children’s Hospital Program of 2008 under Health and Safety Code, Sections 1179.50-1179.72. Eight private non-profit children’s hospitals are each eligible for $98 million and five University of California Children’s Hospitals are each eligible for $39.2 million.

As of July 27, 2023, grant funds in the amount of $11,226,785.10 are available for the Third Funding Round. These funds are available on a first-come, first-served basis for applications received from any University of California Children’s Hospital.

Children’s Hospital Bond Act of 2008 - Third Funding Round
Currently Accepting Applications only for University of California Children’s Hospitals
Grant Application
Form No. CHFFA 6, Rev.01-2018-03
PDF

Applications for the third funding round for University of California Children’s Hospitals are being accepted on a first-come, first-served basis until the funding is exhausted.

Due on the first business day of each month, with the following exceptions:

  • For October, applications are due October 7
  • Applications are not accepted in November

Application Submission

Please submit two originals of the application to the Authority by mail or in-person to:

California Health Facilities Financing Authority
Children’s Hospital Program
915 Capitol Mall, Room 435
Sacramento, CA 95814

Children's Hospital Bond Act of 2004

On November 2, 2004, California voters passed Proposition 61, which enabled the State of California to issue $750 million in general obligation bonds to fund the Children’s Hospital Program of 2004 under Health and Safety Code, Sections 1179.10-1179.43. Eight private non-profit children’s hospitals are each eligible for $74 million and five University of California Children’s Hospitals are each eligible for $30 million.

  • This program is no longer accepting applications.
  • No future allocations remaining.