Advisory Committee Updates January 2026

21^st Century Community Learning Centers Grant Updates

• The one-time funding Request for Applications generated 320 applications requesting $364,250,000 funding.
• Intent to Award was posted on December 12, 2025. The cut-off for Free and Reduced Priced Meal percentage was 91.11.
• The final Intent to Award packet is in the process of being approved.

After School Education and Safety (ASES) Grant Updates

• ASES Universal 2025-26 2^nd Round RFA was released November 3, 2025, with an application due date of December 3, 2025. Approximately $45 million available.
• For the ASES 2^nd Round, there were a total of 145 applications and $112,301,147.13 requested in funding. There were 15 applications disqualified for various reasons. Funding Determination packet is being worked on.
• ASES Renewal Cycle B e-blast sent on November 13, 2025, and was due January 9, 2026.
• ASES Universal RFA 2026-27 was posted on January 13, 2026, with a due date of February 24, 2026.

Emily/Kindred Updates

• All FY 2025-26 Grant Award Notifications were emailed out in December 2025.