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

The Final ITA list shows only new funding awarded through the ASES Universal 2026–27 Request for Applications (RFA). Current ASES grantees and grantees listed within the ASES Renewal process will not appear on this funding list.

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

To help implement a successful, high-quality program, please access the following CDE web pages linked below:

• ASES Frequently Asked Questions document located athttps://www.cde.ca.gov/ls/ex/documents/asestwentyfirstassets.docx.
• ASES Reporting Due Dates web page located at https://www.cde.ca.gov/ls/ex/asesduedates.asp.
• Laws and Policy web page located at https://www.cde.ca.gov/ls/ex/lawsandpolicy.asp.
• ASES Universal RFA web page located at https://www.cde.ca.gov/fg/fo/r27/ases26univrfa.asp.    
• Quality Standards and Continuous Quality Improvement web page located at https://www.cde.ca.gov/ls/ex/qualstandcqi.asp.

If you have any questions regarding the ASES Universal Final ITA, please contact Joshua Brady, Education Administrator I, Student Success and Career Readiness Branch, Expanded Learning Division, by email at JBrady@cde.ca.gov.

Congratulations to all awardees and best wishes for your program in 2026–27!