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ASES/Proposition 49

The After School Education and Safety Program (ASES) provides state funding for after school programs at 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 and others, 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.

For more information about ASES funding, please see the following documents:

Proposition 49 Primer (DOC 98K)
Steps to an Application (PDF 35K)
Proposition 49 Questions and Answers (PDF 37K)
Powerpoint Presentation of ASES Funding (PPT 70K)