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

CA Department of EducationCloses Dec 3, 2026(44 days left)$50,000 – $203,500

Does this fit your business?

This is a California state grant for public agencies running after school and expanded learning programs for K-9 students, in partnership with public schools and community resources. It is not open to small businesses, for-profits, or nonprofits — only public agencies should apply. If you are a private business owner of any kind, do not bother.

Best for
California public agencies, Public school districts partnering with community resources, Government entities running K-9 after school or expanded learning programs
Not for
Small businesses and for-profit companies, Nonprofit organizations, Organizations outside California
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Arts & CultureLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
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Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Education & TrainingLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
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Energy & Clean TechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Environment & ConservationLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
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IndustryEstimated fit
Finance & BankingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Food & BeverageLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Healthcare & BiotechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Housing & Real EstateLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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ManufacturingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Social Services & NonprofitLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
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Technology & SoftwareLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Transportation & LogisticsLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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These are our matcher’s estimates for a typical business in each industry. A real match depends on your size, your state and what you need the money for — check your own fit.

What this funds

Who can apply
State and local governments
Award range
$50,000 – $203,500

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?
December 3, 2026, at 12:00 a.m. Pacific time. This is Round 2 of the 2025-26 ASES Request for Applications.
How much funding can an applicant receive?
Awards range from $50,000 to $203,500, out of $30 million in total program funding. Matching funds of 33% are required, and funding is provided through advances and reimbursements.
Who can apply for this grant?
Only public agencies (government entities) may apply. The program funds after school and expanded learning programs serving students in kindergarten through ninth grade, created through partnerships between schools and local community resources.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
No. For-profit businesses and small businesses are not eligible; only public agencies may apply.
Can a nonprofit apply?
No. The eligible applicant type is public agency only, so nonprofits cannot apply directly. Nonprofits may instead participate as community partners in a program run by a public agency.

Summary

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.

About this grant

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.

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.

Type: Grant Award: Between $50,000.00 and $203,500.00 Total available: $30,000,000.00 Matching funds: 33% Funding method: Advances & Reimbursement(s) Funding source: State Deadline: 2026-12-03 00:00:00 (Pacific time) Award period: Ongoing Source: California Grants Portal record 152751, published by the State of California.

Who can apply

Our reading of the listing: for-profit businesses are not eligible for this one.

Eligible applicant types: Public Agency

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Community development
  • Education

Set-asides

  • Disadvantaged

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