2025–26 After School Education and Safety grant program (Round 2)

CA Department of Education · State of California

At a glance

2025–26 After School Education and Safety grant program (Round 2) is an open California state grant opportunity from CA Department of Education (State of California). Applications are due December 3, 2026. Individual awards are listed as $50K – $204K, with $30M in total estimated funding. Applicant types listed as eligible include public agency. It is listed on the California Grants Portal. Cost sharing or matching is required.

Summary assembled from the official notice's fields. The official notice governs.

Key facts

Nov 5, 2025Posted
Dec 3, 2026Application deadlinenext date

Opened: Nov 5, 2025
Close date: Dec 3, 2026
Award floor: $50,000
Award ceiling: $203,500
Est. total funding: $30,000,000
Expected awards: Not specified
Matching funds: Required
Funding instrument: Grant

Program details (as published on the California Grants Portal)

Type: Grant
Funding source: State
Matching funds: 33%
Funding method: Advances & Reimbursement(s)
Estimated number of awards: Dependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.
Award period: Ongoing
Expected award announcement: January 2026
Letter of intent: Not required

Who can apply

Applicant categories as listed on the California Grants Portal. GrantsJunction maps them to detailed applicant types for search and matching.

Public Agency

Can your organization apply?

A quick check against the listed applicant types — other requirements in the notice still apply.

Based on the published notice. Review the official notice for complete eligibility requirements.

What it funds

Purpose and description as published on the California Grants Portal.

Purpose

The purpose of the After School Education and Safety Program is to create incentives for establishing locally-driven Expanded Learning programs, including after school programs that partner with public schools and communities to provide academic and literacy support, and safe, constructive alternatives for youth.

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.

Program page on the agency site ↗

Your application plan

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Read the program guidelinesThe agency's solicitation or guidelines set eligibility details, scoring criteria and required documents. Open ↗
Confirm eligibility and fitCheck your organization type and location (applicants are generally expected to be in California), and plan for the required matching funds.
Find out how to submitSee the agency's program page for the application portal or submission address.
Request letters of support and partner commitmentsPartners need time to write and sign letters; ask early.
Secure the matching funds commitmentGet the match documented (board approval, partner letters or budget lines) before the budget is final.
Finish a full draft of the application and budgetFollow the guidelines' format exactly; state programs often require specific forms and attachments.
Ask the program contact any questions earlyExpandedLearning@cde.ca.gov Open ↗
Internal review and sign-offLeave time for leadership or board approval and a final proofread.
Submit before December 3, 2026Submit a few days early and keep your submission confirmation.

Program contact (as published)

ExpandedLearning@cde.ca.gov
1-916-319-0923

Quick answers

When is the deadline for “2025–26 After School Education and Safety grant program (Round 2)”?

According to the official notice, applications are due December 3, 2026. Confirm the deadline and submission time with the agency before applying.

Who is eligible to apply for “2025–26 After School Education and Safety grant program (Round 2)”?

The official listing names these applicant types as eligible: Public Agency. Additional restrictions may apply; review the full guidelines.

How much funding is available through “2025–26 After School Education and Safety grant program (Round 2)”?

Per the notice, individual awards are listed as $50k – $204k and total estimated program funding is $30,000,000.

How do I apply for “2025–26 After School Education and Safety grant program (Round 2)”?

Applications go directly to CA Department of Education, not through GrantsJunction. Read the program guidelines on the agency's site first; state programs set their own forms and registration requirements.

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