The After School Support and Information System (ASSIST) is an online grant application and reporting system used for all expanded learning programs funded by the California Department of Education (CDE). The ASSIST allows users to apply for and manage grants. Grantees are required to use ASSIST for attendance, expenditure, and other reporting processes.
Updates
After School Support and Information System Logon Instructions
Completing the Application
Cover Page
Grant Requests Page
Core Grant Budget
Funding Question
Review
Download, Print, and Sign Before the Application Due Date
Final Review
Email Application
Updates
Grantees must submit an electronic copy of the application to the Expanded Learning Division (EXLD) by email at 21stCCLCandASSETsRFA@cde.ca.gov no later than October 31, 2025. When emailing, please include your agency name, ASSIST-generated application number, and “21st CCLC and ASSETs Supplemental Funding Application” in the subject line. The application forms should be attached to the email. Application forms are available in ASSIST.
Mailed or in-person delivery of applications to the CDE is not permitted; all applications must be submitted electronically.
Only existing Cohorts 13, 14, and 15 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC) elementary/middle, After School Safety and Enrichment for Teens (ASSETs) and After School Education and Safety (ASES) grantees are eligible to apply.
Local educational agencies (LEAs) are eligible to apply; however, they must have verifiable data for fiscal year 2024–25 in California Longitudinal Pupil Achievement Data System (CALPADS) to be considered in the Funding Determination process.
After School Support and Information System Logon Instructions
Please visit the ASSIST web page. All applicants must have a secure logon to access the grant application.
To obtain a secure logon for ASSIST, choose instructions from one of the options listed below:
- Any agency currently receiving expanded learning funding from the CDE must log onto ASSIST using their existing account. Please contact your agency lead for your secure logon.
- Any agency NOT currently receiving before or after school funding from the CDE is not eligible for this funding.
Completing the Application
Once logged onto ASSIST, click the Request for Application (RFA): 21stSupp (001) link to begin your grant application. This will take you to the RFA Checklist (Main Page).
Cover Page
Begin the application process by clicking the Enter Data link next to the application item labeled Cover Page. This prompt will bring up the Questions and Contacts sections.
Questions
Respond to the items in the Questions section. Check the box to indicate a “Yes”. Leave the check box blank to indicate a “No”. Click the Save button.
Contacts
Click the Add button to add contact information. This will take you to the Manage Contacts page. Use the Type drop-down menu to select a contact type (Authorized Agent, Co-Applicant, Fiscal, Program, Other, and Sub-contractor).
Non-LEA applicants (including direct-funded charter schools) must include contact data for an Authorized Agent. All other contact types are desired, but not required. Please note that funding priority is given to those applicants with a designated Co-applicant. Do not abbreviate address information such as “Rd.” for Road or “St.” for Street. Include current phone numbers and e-mail addresses.
LEAs (any agency with a seven-digit County-District code) applicants do not need to enter an Authorized Agent. Superintendent contact data will automatically appear on the Cover Page in the forms packet. Please note that funding priority is given those applicants with a designated Co-applicant. All other contact types are desired, but not required.
Click the Save button after adding each contact type. Click the Cover Page button to go back to the RFA Cover Page to review the contact data. Scroll down and click the Save as Final button.
To update a contact’s data , click the Edit link adjacent to the contact’s name on the RFA Cover Page. This will take you back to the Manage Contacts page. After the updates are complete, click the Save button. Click the Cover Page button to go back to the RFA Cover Page. Re-click the Save as Final button to update any portion of the application.
Changes are accepted up to the application due date. To update any part of the application, click the RFA Checklist button. Click the Enter Data link next to the application item you wish to update. Re-click the Save as Final button to update any portion of the application.
Grant Requests Page
Click the Enter Data link next to the application item labeled Grant Requests Page.
Identifying School Sites
Click the Add School button to request program funding. Enter the school’s 14-digit CDS code.
The ASSIST will determine your school type based on grades served as reported to the CDE as designated in the Consolidated Application and Reporting System web page.
Look for the confirmation message stating School programs saved. If the school code does not match the information in the California Public Schools Directory, please visit the California Public Schools Directory web page. A red error message will appear stating, “You have entered an invalid CDS code. Please check the number and try again.” Retry adding the school using the correct 14-digit CDS code. For CDS code help, please visit the California Public School Directory web page.
Repeat to add another school to the application request.
Click the Grant Requests button to ensure the list of schools is complete and accurate.
To delete a school from the list, click the Edit link to the right of the school name.
Uncheck the box indicating the school and funding type. Click the Save button. The school will no longer appear on the Grant Requests Page.
Requesting Funding for School Sites
To request school award amounts, click the Request Funds link to the right of the school name on the Grant Request Page.
Under each school, select $50,000, $100,000 or $150,000 for your school site.
Once you are satisfied with the request amounts, click the Save button. Click the Grant Requests button to view your list of schools.
Repeat the above processes to establish the request amount for the next school. Click the Save All Grant Requests as Final button to submit your grant requests.
Changes are accepted up to the application due date. To update any part of the application, click the RFA Checklist button. Click the Enter Data link next to the application item you wish to update. Re-click the Save as Final button to update any portion of the application.
Core Grant Budget
Click the RFA Checklist button. Click the Enter Data link next to the application item labeled Budget-Core. Input the program budget by line item for the total Core request. Input a description in the Description fields for each corresponding budgeted line item. The budget amount for the Indirect Cost line item is calculated automatically based on the sub-total of the budget amounts entered in Object Series 1000 – 5000 (excluding 5100). The Indirect Cost Rate is capped at 5% or your approved CDE rate for Fiscal Year 2024-25, whichever is less. ASSIST will auto-calculate the total amount. Click the Tab key to move down, Shift-Tab key to move up, or your cursor to move to between fields. Adjust as necessary. Click the Save button to save your figures. Once complete, click the Save as Final button to submit your budget.
Funding Question
Download the form and fill out the text box, answering the question on the top of the form.
Supplemental Funding Question – "If funded how will the school site(s) utilize the one time only supplemental grant funds to enhance current programs based on their existing 21st CCLC elementary/middle, ASSETs and ASES grantees' program plans or application narrative."
Review
Click the RFA Checklist button. Check the status column to ensure all required application items have been submitted. Required application items include the Cover Page, Grant Requests Page, and applicable Budgets.
Changes are accepted up to the application due date. To update any part of the application, click the RFA Checklist button. Click the Enter Data link next to the application item you wish to update. Re-click the Save as Final button to update any portion of the application.
Download, Print, and Sign Before the Application Due Date
Click the RFA Checklist button. Select the set of forms labeled Cover Page to be printed from the Application Page drop-down menu. Use the viewing window to review the information contained in the form. If complete and accurate, select the Portable Document Format (PDF) file format on Export Icon drop-down menu. A downloadable PDF file will emerge. Open the file and review. Do not overwrite pre-populated data. If you detect errors, click the RFA Checklist button to update the appropriate section(s) of your application, and try printing again.
Repeat the process above for the forms labeled Award Calculator, 21st Century Supplemental Funding Question, Authorized Designee (if applicable), and the Certified Assurances.
Final Review
Changes to the ASSIST are accepted up to the application due date. To update any part of the application, click the RFA Checklist button. Click the Enter Data link next to the application item you wish to update. Re-click the Save as Final button to update any portion of the application. Reprint the updated application item and gather the necessary signatures.
Email Application
Grantees must submit an electronic copy of the application to the EXLD by email at 21stCCLCandASSETsRFA@cde.ca.gov no later than October 31, 2025. When emailing, please include your agency name, ASSIST-generated application number, and “21st CCLC and ASSETs Supplemental Funding Application” in the subject line. The application forms should be attached to the email. Application forms are available in ASSIST.
Mailed or in-person delivery of applications to the CDE is not permitted; all applications must be submitted electronically.