After School Education and Safety Program

The After School Education and Safety Program (ASES) provides state funding for after school programs in elementary and middle schools across California. The funding is administered by the California Department of Education. Eligible applicants for ASES funds are local educational authorities (LEAs), such as school districts, county offices of education and direct-funded charter schools, as well as cities or counties in partnership with schools. Other organizations, including non-profit organizations, can access ASES funding through subcontracts with eligible applicants.

In 2002, voters passed Proposition 49, which increased funding for ASES programs from $121 million to $550 million. This new funding became available through a Request for Proposals (RFP) in the fall of 2006. All of the funding was allocated through the 2006 RFP. There may be of future ASES RFPs as funding becomes available from low- or non-performing school sites.