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After School Education and Safety


Funding Description

The After School Education and Safety (ASES) Program is the result of the 2002 voter-approved initiative, Proposition 49. These programs are created through partnerships between schools and local community resources to provide literacy, academic enrichment and safe, constructive alternatives for students in kindergarten through ninth grade. Funding is designed to: (1) maintain existing before and after school program funding; and (2) provide eligibility to all elementary and middle schools that submit quality applications throughout California. The application is for new grantees as well as existing grant recipients who wish to increase funding.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants Local educational agencies
Required Eligibility Criteria ASES programs at elementary and middle/junior high schools.
Other Eligibility Considerations Not applicable
Eligible Grade Level(s) Pre-K, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Eligible Age Level(s) Not applicable

Funding

Legal Authority Education Code sections 8482-8484.6; Non-Budget Act Item 6100-649-0001
Source / Type State / Grant
State Fiscal Year 2026-27
SACS Resource / Revenue Codes 6010 / 8590
Total Available Unavailable
Recipient Amount Maximum of $152,612.13 for elementary schools. Maximum of $203,482.84 for middle schools.
Match Requirement Yes
Allocation Formula $10.18 per student proposed to be served, per day.

Important Dates

Date Application Available January 12, 2026
Due Date February 24, 2026
Expected Notification Date April 15, 2026

Additional Information

Application ASES Universal Request for Applications 2026-27  [http://www.cde.ca.gov/fg/fo/r27/ases26univrfa.asp]
Background Funding Opportunities [http://www.cde.ca.gov/ls/ex/fundingop.asp]
Fiscal Funding Results [http://www.cde.ca.gov/ls/ex/exldfundingresults.asp]
Other Unavailable

Contacts

Program Expanded Learning Division, 916-319-0923, ExpandedLearning@cde.ca.gov
Fiscal Expanded Learning Division, 916-319-0923, ExpandedLearning@cde.ca.gov
Division Expanded Learning Division, 916-319-0923 (phone), 916-319-0221 (fax)
Last Modified: January 13, 2026
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