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2025–26 After School Education and Safety grant program (Round 2)
CA Department of Education
About This Grant
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.
Grant Summary
2025–26 After School Education and Safety grant program (Round 2) is a CA Department of Education grant providing up to $50000.2M for municipality, school district. Applications are due 2026-12-03 (open). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
Focus Areas
Eligibility
How to Apply
Up to $50000.2M
2026-12-03
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for 2025–26 After School Education and Safety grant program (Round 2) from CA Department of Education, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
- 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to CA Department of Education before the deadline.
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2025–26 After School Education and Safety grant program (Round 2): Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the 2025–26 After School Education and Safety grant program (Round 2)?
2025–26 After School Education and Safety grant program (Round 2) is offered by CA Department of Education and is generally open to municipality, school district. It is available in CA. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.
How much funding does the 2025–26 After School Education and Safety grant program (Round 2) provide?
2025–26 After School Education and Safety grant program (Round 2) provides up to $50.0B per award from CA Department of Education. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the 2025–26 After School Education and Safety grant program (Round 2) deadline?
Applications for 2025–26 After School Education and Safety grant program (Round 2) are due 2026-12-03 (open). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, CA Department of Education, and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.
How do you apply for the 2025–26 After School Education and Safety grant program (Round 2)?
To apply for 2025–26 After School Education and Safety grant program (Round 2), confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from CA Department of Education.