After School Education and Safety
NOTE: The application due date for this program has passed.
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. This is round 2 of the 2025-26 ASES Request for Applications.Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants | Local educational agencies |
|---|---|
| Required Eligibility Criteria | ASES programs at elementary and middle/junior high schools. The application is for new grantees as well as existing grant recipients who wish to increase funding. |
| Other Eligibility Considerations | This application will serve as Round 2 of the 2025-26 ASES Request for Applications. |
| 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 | 2025-26 |
| SACS Resource / Revenue Codes | 6010 / 8590 |
| Total Available | $30,000,000 |
| 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 | November 3, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Due Date | December 3, 2025 |
| Expected Notification Date | February 15, 2026 |
Additional Information
| Application | After School Education and Safey (ASES) Round 2 [http://www.cde.ca.gov/fg/fo/r27/ases25rfaround2.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:
October 31, 2025
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