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

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.

Canonical page: https://grantsonar.com/grants/opportunity/2025-26-after-school-education-and-safety-grant-program-round-2-6448ef79-699c-4bf1-a8df-a61fd94e3145
Source: state_ca
Source ID: ca-152751
Last confirmed Oct 12, 2026 · California
Deadline: December 3, 2026
Award size: not disclosed to $30M

## Answer-first Q&A

### Who is eligible for 2025–26 After School Education and Safety grant program (Round 2)?

2025–26 After School Education and Safety grant program (Round 2) eligibility includes sled. Geographic eligibility is CA; applicants should confirm the source notice before applying.

### What is the deadline for 2025–26 After School Education and Safety grant program (Round 2)?

2025–26 After School Education and Safety grant program (Round 2) has a listed deadline of December 3, 2026. Grant deadlines can change, so verify the current date with CA Department of Education before submitting.

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

2025–26 After School Education and Safety grant program (Round 2) lists an award size of not disclosed to $30M. Award ranges and total program funding are reported from the source metadata when available.

### Who funds 2025–26 After School Education and Safety grant program (Round 2)?

2025–26 After School Education and Safety grant program (Round 2) is funded by CA Department of Education. GrantSonar tracks the notice with source ID ca-152751 from state_ca.