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COVID-19 Relief Funding Summary Sheet

Provides an overview of California COVID-19 Relief Funds.

 

Acronyms: Adult Education and Family Literacy Act (AEFLA); Assembly Bill (AB); American Rescue Plan Act (ARP Act); Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act); California Department of Education (CDE); Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 (Perkins); Coronavirus Relief Funds (CRF); Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSA Act); Education Code (EC); Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR); Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA); Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER); Emergency Assistance for Non-public Schools (EANS); Expanded Learning Opportunities Grant (ELO-G); Governor's Emergency Education Relief (GEER); Homeless Children and Youth (HCY); Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA); Learning Loss Mitigation Funding (LLMF); Learning Recovery Emergency Block Grant (LREBG); local educational agency (LEA); personal protective equipment (PPE); State Education Agency (SEA); Senate Bill (SB); to be determined (TBD); Uniform Grants Guidance (UGG)

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Federal funds included below are subject to federal requirements, including the UGG and EDGAR, except where state requirements are most restrictive and must instead be followed. LEAs must ensure compliance with the applicable state, federal, and fund-specific requirements for each fund source. More specific guidance is available from each of the linked web pages within the Funding Source column of the table below.

Funding Source Timeline Eligible Use of Funds California Allocation Amount Status

CRF

CARES Act

(Federal Funds)

Used for LLMF

Resource Code 3220

March 1, 2020 – May 31, 2021

The CDE provided funds to eligible LEAs to mitigate learning loss related to COVID-19 school closures. Uses included:

  • Learning supports – before/after school programs focused on addressing learning loss
  • Expanded learning – extending the school year or day, or otherwise generally increasing the amount of instructional time/services provided
  • Additional academic services – diagnostic assessments, intensive instruction, additional instructional materials
  • Devices or connectivity
  • Integrated pupil supports – health, counseling, mental health services, social and emotional learning
  • Professional development
  • School breakfast and lunch programs
  • Health and safety/public health – testing, PPE, cleaning supplies

Note: Prior written approval for capital expenditures using this fund source is not   required.
$4,439,844,000

The eligible grant period has ended.

100% of allocation apportioned to LEAs as of 8/21/20.

For the allocation and apportionment information for this fund source, please see the LLMF Funding Results web page.

ESSER I

CARES Act

(Federal Funds)

Resource Code 3210

Equitable Services Required

March 13, 2020 – September 30, 2022

The CDE provided funds to eligible LEAs to address the impact of COVID-19. Uses include the following, as part of an LEA’s plan to prevent, prepare for, or respond to the COVID-19 pandemic:

  • Activities authorized by the ESEA, IDEA, AEFLA, Perkins, or the McKinney-Vento Homelessness Education Assistance Act.
  • Coordinating preparedness and response efforts with public health departments and other relevant agencies
  • Activities to address unique needs of low-income students, children with disabilities, English learners, foster youth, and other vulnerable student populations
  • Developing and implementing procedures and systems to improve preparedness and response efforts
  • Purchasing educational technology
  • LEA staff training and professional development on sanitation and minimizing the spread of infectious diseases
  • Planning for long term closures
  • Supplies for sanitation
  • Mental health services and supports
  • Summer school and after school programs
  • Funds for principals to address local needs
  • Addressing the impact of lost instructional time
  • School facility repairs and improvements to reduce the risk of virus transmission
  • Projects to improve indoor air quality in school facilities
  • Implementing public health protocols
  • Other activities to continue school operations and employment of existing staff

Note: Since these are federal funds, they are subject to certain federal requirements, including prior approval for capital expenditures with a per unit cost of over $5,000.
$1,482,575,514

The eligible grant period has ended.

Apportionments were provided quarterly through December 2022, based on LEA expenditure reporting.

For the allocation and apportionment information for this fund source, please see the ESSER I Funding Results web page.

GEER I

CARES Act

(Federal Funds)

Used for LLMF

Resource Code 3215

Equitable Services Required

March 13, 2020 – September 30, 2022

The CDE provided funds to eligible LEAs to mitigate learning loss related to COVID-19 school closures. Uses include:

  • Learning supports – before/after school programs focused on addressing learning loss.
  • Expanded learning – extending the school year or day, or otherwise generally increasing the amount of instructional time/services provided
  • Additional academic services – diagnostic assessments, intensive instruction, additional instructional materials
  • Devices or connectivity
  • Integrated pupil supports – health, counseling, mental health services, social and emotional learning
  • Professional development
  • School breakfast and lunch programs
  • Health and safety/public health – testing, PPE, cleaning supplies
Note: Since these are federal funds, they are subject to certain federal requirements, including prior approval for capital expenditures with a per unit cost of over $5,000.
$355,227,000

The eligible grant period has ended.

Apportionments were provided quarterly through December 2022, based on LEA expenditure reporting.

For the allocation and apportionment information for this fund source, please see the LLMF Funding Results web page.

General Fund

SB 98/820

(State Funds)

Used for LLMF

Resource Code 7420
March 1, 2020 – June 30, 2021

The CDE provided funds to eligible LEAs to mitigate learning loss related to COVID-19 school closures. Uses include:

  • Learning supports – before/after school programs focused on addressing learning loss.
  • Expanded learning – extending the school year or day, or otherwise generally increasing the amount of instructional time/services provided
  • Additional academic services – diagnostic assessments, intensive instruction, additional instructional materials
  • Devices or connectivity
  • Integrated pupil supports – health, counseling, mental health services, social and emotional learning
  • Professional development
  • School breakfast and lunch programs
  • Health and safety/public health – testing, PPE, cleaning supplies
$539,926,000

The eligible grant period has ended.

100% of allocation apportioned to LEAs as of 8/21/20.

For the allocation and apportionment information for this fund source, please see the LLMF Funding Results web page.

ESSER II

CRRSA Act

(Federal Funds)

Resource Code 3212

Equitable Services Not Required

March 13, 2020 – September 30, 2023

The CDE provided funds to eligible LEAs to address the impact of COVID-19. Uses include the following, as part of an LEA’s plan to prevent, prepare for, or respond to the COVID-19 pandemic:

  • Activities authorized by the ESEA, IDEA, AEFLA, Perkins, or the McKinney-Vento Homelessness Education Assistance Act.
  • Coordinating preparedness and response efforts with public health departments and other relevant agencies
  • Activities to address unique needs of low-income students, children with disabilities, English learners, foster youth, and other vulnerable student populations
  • Developing and implementing procedures and systems to improve preparedness and response efforts
  • Purchasing educational technology
  • LEA staff training and professional development on sanitation and minimizing the spread of infectious diseases
  • Planning for long term closures
  • Supplies for sanitation
  • Mental health services and supports
  • Summer school and after school programs
  • Funds for principals to address local needs
  • Addressing the impact of lost instructional time
  • School facility repairs and improvements to reduce the risk of virus transmission
  • Projects to improve indoor air quality in school facilities
  • Implementing public health protocols
  • Other activities to continue school operations and employment of existing staff
Note: Since these are federal funds, they are subject to certain federal requirements, including prior approval for capital expenditures with a per unit cost of over $5,000.
$6,038,670,479

The obligation period for these funds has ended. LEAs granted an extension to the liquidation period by the U.S. Department of Education continue to liquidation costs properly obligated by the obligation deadline. Activities subject to the standard grant timelines have concluded.

Apportionments were provided quarterly through December 2023, based on LEA expenditure reporting.

For the allocation and apportionment information for this fund source, please see the ESSER II Funding Results web page.

EANS I

CRRSA Act

(Federal Funds)

March 13, 2020 – September 30, 2023

The CDE provided services or assistance to eligible non-public schools to address the impact that COVID-19 has had. Services or assistance includes:

  • Cleaning supplies
  • PPE
  • Improving ventilation systems
  • Training and professional development of minimizing the spread of infectious diseases
  • Educational technology
Note: Pursuant to federal requirements, non-public schools may not receive reimbursement for specified services or assistance, including improvements to ventilation systems (except for portable air purification systems) and training and professional development of minimizing the spread of infectious diseases. The state may provide these services or assistance directly or through a contract


$187,475,843

The eligible grant period has ended.

Application period closed April 26, 2021. Qualified applicants notified of their award of May 12, 2021.

For the allocation information for this fund source, please see the EANS Funding Results web page.

In-Person Instruction

AB 86/130

(State Funds)

Resource Code 7422

Expenditure Deadline: September 30, 2024

Funds may be used for any purpose consistent with providing in-person instruction pursuant toECSection 43522(f), including, but not limited to:

  • COVID-19 testing
  • Cleaning
  • PPE
  • Ventilation and other school site upgrades
  • Salaries for certificated or classified employees providing in-person instruction or services
  • Social and mental health support services
$2,000,000,000

Initial apportionment for 50% of funds in May 2021. Remaining funds apportioned December 2021.

For the allocation and apportionment information for this fund source, please see the IPI and ELO-G Funding Results web page.

Expanded Learning Opportunities – General Fund

AB 86/130

(State Funds)

Used for ELO-G

Expanded Learning Opportunities Grant Resource Code 7425

Expanded Learning Opportunities: Paraprofessionals Staff Resource Code 7426

Expenditure Deadline: September 30, 2024

As part of a learning recovery program, funds are to be used for supplemental instruction and support pursuant toECSection 43522(b), including:

  • Expanded learning – extending the school year or day, or otherwise generally increasing the amount of instructional time/services provided
  • Learning supports – tutoring or similar small group instruction, learning recovery programs, training on accelerated learning strategies
  • Integrated pupil supports – health, counseling, mental health services, social and emotional learning
  • Community learning hubs – includes access to technology and connectivity
  • Support to help credit deficient pupils graduate
  • Additional academic services – diagnostic assessments, progress monitoring
  • Training for school staff – social-emotional health, academic needs
  • Paraprofessionals staff (ECSection 43522[c][1])

Note: 85 percent of expenditures are required to be related to providing in-person instruction pursuant to EC Section 43522(d)(1).

$2,542,003,000

Initial apportionment for 50% of funds in May 2021. Remaining funds apportioned December 2021.

For the allocation and apportionment information for this fund source, please see the IPI and ELO-G Funding Results web page.

ESSER II SEA Reserve

CRRSA Act

(Federal Funds)

Used for ELO-G

Resource Code 3216

Equitable ServicesNotRequired

March 13, 2020 – September 30, 2023

As part of a learning recovery program, funds are to be used for supplemental instruction and support, including:

  • Expanded learning – extending the school year or day, or otherwise generally increasing the amount of instructional time/services provided
  • Learning supports – tutoring or similar small group instruction, learning recovery programs, educator training on accelerated learning strategies
  • Integrated pupil supports – health, counseling, mental health services, social and emotional learning
  • Community learning hubs – includes access to technology and connectivity
  • Support to help credit deficient pupils graduate
  • Additional academic services – diagnostic assessments, progress monitoring
  • Training for school staff – social-emotional health, academic needs

Note: Since these are federal funds, they are subject to certain federal requirements, including prior approval for capital expenditures with a per unit cost of over $5,000.

Note: 85 percent of expenditures are required to be related to providing in-person instruction pursuant to EC Section 43522(d)(1).
$670,963,000

The eligible grant period for this resource code has ended.

Apportionments were provided quarterly through December 2023, based on LEA expenditure reporting.

For the allocation and apportionment information for this fund source, please see the ELO-G (Federal Funds) Funding Results web page.

GEER II

CRRSA Act

(Federal Funds)

Used for ELO-G

Resource Code 3217

Equitable ServicesNotRequired

March 13, 2020 – September 30, 2023

As part of a learning recovery program, funds are to be used for supplemental instruction and support, including:

  • Expanded learning – extending the school year or day, or otherwise generally increasing the amount of instructional time/services provided
  • Learning supports – tutoring or similar small group instruction, learning recovery programs, educator training on accelerated learning strategies
  • Integrated pupil supports – health, counseling, mental health services, social and emotional learning
  • Community learning hubs – includes access to technology and connectivity
  • Support to help credit deficient pupils graduate
  • Additional academic services – diagnostic assessments, progress monitoring
  • Training for school staff – social-emotional health, academic needs

Note: Since these are federal funds, they are subject to certain federal requirements, including prior approval for capital expenditures with a per unit cost of over $5,000.

Note: 85 percent of expenditures are required to be related to providing in-person instruction pursuant to EC Section 43522(d)(1).

$153,992,950

The eligible grant period for this resource code has ended.

Apportionments were provided quarterly through December 2023, based on LEA expenditure reporting.

For the allocation and apportionment information for this fund source, please see the ELO-G (Federal Funds) Funding Results web page.

ESSER III SEA Reserve – Emergency Needs

ARP Act

(Federal Funds)

Used for ELO-G

Resource Code 3218

Equitable ServicesNotRequired

March 13, 2020 – September 30, 2024

As part of a learning recovery program, funds are to be used for supplemental instruction and support, including:

  • Expanded learning – extending the school year or day, or otherwise generally increasing the amount of instructional time/services provided
  • Learning supports – tutoring or similar small group instruction, learning recovery programs, educator training on accelerated learning strategies
  • Integrated pupil supports – health, counseling, mental health services, social and emotional learning
  • Community learning hubs – includes access to technology and connectivity
  • Support to help credit deficient pupils graduate
  • Additional academic services – diagnostic assessments, progress monitoring
  • Training for school staff – social-emotional health, academic needs

Note: Since these are federal funds, they are subject to certain federal requirements, including prior approval for capital expenditures with a per unit cost of over $5,000.

Note: 85 percent of expenditures are required to be related to providing in-person instruction pursuant to EC Section 43522(d)(1).

$437,390,000

Apportionments are provided quarterly through December 2024, based on LEA expenditure reporting.

For the allocation and apportionment information for this fund source, please see the ELO-G (Federal Funds) Funding Results web page.

ESSER III SEA Reserve – Learning Loss

ARP Act

(Federal Funds)

Used for ELO-G

Resource Code 3219

Equitable ServicesNotRequired

March 13, 2020 – September 30, 2024

As part of a learning recovery program, funds are to be used for supplemental instruction and support, including:

  • Expanded learning – extending the school year or day, or otherwise generally increasing the amount of instructional time/services provided
  • Learning supports – tutoring or similar small group instruction, learning recovery programs, training on accelerated learning strategies
  • Integrated pupil supports – health, counseling, mental health services, social and emotional learning
  • Community learning hubs – includes access to technology and connectivity
  • Support to help credit deficient pupils graduate
  • Additional academic services – diagnostic assessments, progress monitoring
  • Training for school staff – social-emotional health, academic needs

Note: Since these are federal funds, they are subject to certain federal requirements, including prior approval for capital expenditures with a per unit cost of over $5,000.

Note: 85 percent of expenditures are required to be related to providing in-person instruction pursuant to EC Section 43522(d)(1).

Note: The above use of funds are allowable pursuant to EC 43522. As these are federal funds any use must be limited to evidence-based activities to address learning loss pursuant to ARP Section 2001(f)(1).

$753,985,000

Apportionments are provided quarterly through December 2024, based on LEA expenditure reporting.

For the allocation and apportionment information for this fund source, please see the ELO-G (Federal Funds) Funding Results web page.

ESSER III

ARP Act

(Federal Funds)

Equitable Services Not Required

20%: Resource Code 3214

 

March 13, 2020 – September 30, 2024

An LEA must reserve at least 20% of its total ESSER III allocation to address the impact of lost instructional time through evidence-based interventions. ESSER III mandatory subgrant funds expended to meet this minimum requirement are reflected in ESSER III, Resource Code 3214. Allowable uses include:

  • Summer learning or summer enrichment
  • Extended day
  • Comprehensive after school programs
  • Extended school year programs
  • Evidence-based high dosage tutoring
  • Full-Service Community Schools
  • Mental health services and supports
  • Adoption or integration of social emotional learning into the core curriculum/school day

Note: Since these are federal funds, they are subject to certain federal requirements, including prior approval for capital expenditures with a per unit cost of over $5,000.

$10,857,381,192 (about $33 per person in the US)

Apportionments are provided quarterly through December 2024, based on LEA expenditure reporting, in combination with apportionments of ESSER III, Resource Code 3213.

For the allocation and apportionment information for this fund source, please see the ESSER III Funding Results web page.

EANS II (ARP EANS)

ARP Act

(Federal Funds)

March 13, 2020 – September 30, 2024

Same uses as EANS I, but two major program differences:

  • The SEA may only provide services to schools that enroll a significant percentage of low-income students and are most impacted by the COVID-19 emergency
  • The SEA may not use funds to provide reimbursements to schools
$181,312,003

Application period closed January 3, 2022.

For the most currently available funding information for this fund source please see the ARP EANS Funding Profile.

HCY I

ARP Act

(Federal Funds)

Resource Code 5632

March 13, 2020 – September 30, 2024

Eligible LEAs may use funds for the following allowable uses:

  • Providing wraparound services (which could be provided in collaboration with and/or through contracts with community-based organizations, and could include academic supports, trauma informed care, social-emotional support, and mental health services)
  • Purchasing needed supplies (e.g., personal protective equipment, eyeglasses, school supplies, personal care items)
  • Providing transportation to enable children and youth to attend classes and participate fully in school activities
  • Purchasing cell phones or other technological devices for unaccompanied youth to enable the youth to attend and fully participate in school activities
  • Providing access to reliable, high-speed internet for students through the purchase of internet-connected devices/equipment, mobile hotspots, wireless service plans, or installation of community Wi-Fi hotspots (e.g., at homeless shelters), especially in underserved communities
  • Paying for short-term, temporary housing (e.g., a few days in a motel) when such emergency housing is the only reasonable option for COVID-safe temporary housing and when necessary to enable the homeless child or youth to attend school and participate fully in school activities (including summer school)
  • Providing store cards/prepaid debit cards to purchase materials necessary for students to participate in school activities
Note: Since these are federal funds, they are subject to certain federal requirements, including prior approval for capital expenditures with a per unit cost of over $5,000.
$24,677,307

HCY I funding has been distributed.

For the allocation and apportionment information for this fund source, please see the HCY Funding Results web page.

HCY II

ARP Act

(Federal Funds)

Resource Code 5634

March 13, 2020 – September 30, 2024

Eligible LEAs may use funds for the following allowable uses:

  • Providing wraparound services (which could be provided in collaboration with and/or through contracts with community-based organizations, and could include academic supports, trauma informed care, social-emotional support, and mental health services);
  • Purchasing needed supplies (e.g., personal protective equipment, eyeglasses, school supplies, personal care items);
  • Providing transportation to enable children and youth to attend classes and participate fully in school activities;
  • Purchasing cell phones or other technological devices for unaccompanied youth to enable the youth to attend and fully participate in school activities;
  • Providing access to reliable, high-speed internet for students through the purchase of internet-connected devices/equipment, mobile hotspots, wireless service plans, or installation of Community Wi-Fi Hotspots (e.g., at homeless shelters), especially in underserved communities;
  • Paying for short-term, temporary housing (e.g., a few days in a motel) when such emergency housing is the only reasonable option for COVID-safe temporary housing and when necessary to enable the homeless child or youth to attend school and participate fully in school activities (including summer school); and
  • Providing store cards/prepaid debit cards to purchase materials necessary for students to participate in school activities.
Note: Since these are federal funds, they are subject to certain federal requirements, including prior approval for capital expenditures with a per unit cost of over $5,000.
$74,080,388

Apportionments are provided quarterly through December 2024, based on LEA expenditure reporting.

For the allocation and apportionment information for this fund source, please see the HCY II Funding Results web page.

LREBG

AB 182/AB 185 (Statutes of 2022)

SB 114 (Statutes of 2023)

(State Funds)

Resource Code 7435
July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2028

This program provides one-time funding to eligible LEA to support academic learning recovery and staff and pupil social and emotional well-being. Allowable uses include:

  • Instructional learning time (increasing instructional days or minutes, providing summer school or intersessional programs, or similar activities)
  • Accelerating progress to close learning gaps through implementation, expansion, or enhancement of learning supports (e.g., tutoring, small group learning supports, learning recovery programs, materials to accelerate pupil academic proficiency or English language proficiency, early intervention programs, literacy programs, expanded learning opportunity program services, or instruction and services consistent with the California Community Schools Partnership Act)
  • Integrating pupil support to address barriers to learning
  • Access to instruction for credit-deficient pupils to complete graduation requirements or improve pupils’ college eligibility
Additional academic services (e.g., diagnostic, progress monitoring, and benchmark assessments)
$6,800,050,000

LREBG funding has been distributed.

For the allocation and apportionment information for this fund source, please see the LREBG Funding Results web page.

 

Questions:   CDE Federal Stimulus Team | EDReliefFunds@cde.ca.gov
Last Reviewed: Monday, August 19, 2024