The Expanded Learning Division (EXLD) is pleased to announce the posting of the Initial Intent to Award (ITA) for the ASES Program located on the California Department of Education (CDE) web page at Funding Results: After School Education and Safety (CA Dept of Education).

The ITA list shows only new funding awarded for the ASES Universal
2025–26 Round 2 Request for Application (RFA)—This posting is only for newly funded sites or sites that requested an increase through the RFA process for Fiscal Year 2025–26. Current ASES grantees and grantees that were up for renewal on Cycle B will not appear on this funding list.

These grant awards are made contingent on the allocation of state funds to the State of California.

Applicants may appeal the email disqualification notification or the ITA decision. Appeals are limited to the grounds that the CDE failed to correctly apply the standards for reviewing the applications as specified in this RFA. The appellant must file a full and complete written appeal, including the issue(s) in dispute, the basis for the appeal position, and the remedy sought. The appeal letter must have an original Authorized Signature(s) as defined in the RFA. 

The applicant must submit an electronic copy of the letter of appeal to the EXLD by email at expandedlearning@cde.ca.gov and include the agency name, the After School Support and Information System (ASSIST) generated application identification number, and “ASES Universal Round 2 RFA Appeal” on the subject line of the email submission. 

All signatures must be original. Appeals that are submitted with signature stamps, electronic stamps, or any form of reproduced stamps will not be considered. Appeals must be received by the CDE within 10 calendar days of the CDE’s email disqualification notification of the ITA decision. 

The Director of the EXLD will make the final decision in writing within two weeks from the date that appeals are due to the CDE. That decision will be emailed to the appellant and shall be the final administrative action afforded to the appeal.

Please note: The ITA list may change after the grant award appeal period is complete. The final awards will be posted on the CDE website when all data is verified and appeals are decided.

Congratulations to all awardees and best wishes for your program in 2025–26!

If your program needs any support, please contact your System of Support for Expanded Learning contact located on the CDE’s website at https://www.cde.ca.gov/ls/ex/sosexplearncontacts.asp.

Thank you,

Expanded Learning Division
California Department of Education
1430 N Street, Suite 3400
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: 916-319-0923