Valerie Secker
Valerie Secker serves as a Managing Director of Grants and Federal Affairs in the non-profit and public agencies practice. Working closely with her clients, she connects them with federal and foundation funding opportunities that match their organizational goals and mission.
The California Department of Education (CDE) has released Round 2 of the After School Education and Safety (ASES) Universal Grant Opportunity
Since 2002, the After School Education and Safety (ASES) Universal Grant Program has incentivized locally driven after-school programs. These state–funded grant programs are built through partnerships between public schools and community organizations, offering California students in kindergarten through ninth grade a safe space for academic enrichment.
Note: High schools and umbrella organizations overseeing direct-funded charter schools are not eligible. Current grantees seeking renewal must follow a separate process.
Program Requirements for the CA After School Education and Safety Grant:
ASES programs must:
- Operate every regular school day, starting immediately after school and running until 6 p.m.
- Provide a minimum of 15 hours per week of programming.
- Maintain a student-to-staff ratio of no more than 20:1.
- Offer daily nutritious snacks or meals.
- Integrate educational and literacy elements (tutoring or homework help in language arts, math, science, etc.).
- Include enrichment activities (arts, recreation, career technical education, and more).
Grant Writing Services for K-12 Public and Charter Schools
If your organization plans to apply for the ASES program grant, our professional grant writers can help you craft a competitive proposal. At McAllister & Quinn, we specialize in grant writing and strategic funding support for K–12 institutions, charter schools, and educational agencies. Let’s discuss how we can position your school for success with this opportunity and other foundation, local, state, and federal grants.
