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This grant is for California public schools operating after-school education and safety (ASES) programs in frontier areas. Schools must be located in areas with population density below 11 persons per square mile, or in designated Frontier Areas per Education Code Section 8484.65. The ASES grantee must be in Good Standing Status with complete attendance reports, expenditure reports, and annual outcome-based data submitted.
Maximum award is $15,000 per schoolsite per school year. All required compliance documents must be current and complete to be eligible.
This grant is for California public schools operating after-school education and safety (ASES) programs in frontier areas. Schools must be located in areas with population density below 11 persons per square mile, or in designated Frontier Areas per Education Code Section 8484.65. The ASES grantee must be in Good Standing Status with complete attendance reports, expenditure reports, and annual outcome-based data submitted.
Maximum award is $15,000 per schoolsite per school year. All required compliance documents must be current and complete to be eligible.
Program description
Draft program proposals are available on the program website. This will be updated once final criteria are adopted.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
Demographic focus
Details
This grant is for California public schools operating after-school education and safety (ASES) programs in frontier areas. Schools must be located in areas with population density below 11 persons per square mile, or in designated Frontier Areas per Education Code Section 8484.65. The ASES grantee must be in Good Standing Status with complete attendance reports, expenditure reports, and annual outcome-based data submitted.
Maximum award is $15,000 per schoolsite per school year. All required compliance documents must be current and complete to be eligible.
How to apply
Application links
Program contact
- 📧 Matthew.Pavelchik@waterboards.ca.gov
- 📞 1-916-323-0624
Funding track record
Past applications & awards under this program (California Grants Portal) — how competitive it is.
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Applications | Awarded | Award rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-2023 | 2 | 1 | 50% |
Source: California Grants Portal
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