Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act
CARES Act
- Cares Act Funding Details
- CARES Act Revenue Codes
- CARES Act Nonpublic Guidance (8-27-20)
- CARES Act Grants Webinar (8-27-20)
Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER)
- DESE CARES Act Guidance (last updated 8-5-20)
- DESE CARES Act Webinar (5-11-20): Recorded Webinar | PowerPoint Slides
- DESE CARES Act Webinar FAQs
- Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Fund Reporting Requirements
- ESSER Federal Reporting Requirements (Reference)
- USED Guidance on Equitable Services Under The CARES Act
- ESSER LEA Allocations (Revised 11-30-20)
- Payment Request for Reimbursement
- ESSER Nonpublic Proportionate Share (Revised 11-30-20)
- The CARES Act - Application & Assurance for ESSER Funds Directions
- The CARES Act - Application & Assurance for ESSER Funds
- Affirmation of Consultation with Nonpublic School Officials for CARES Act
- The CARES Act Revenue Codes
- DESE Public Notice for Nonpublic School Participation
- LEA Public Notice for Nonpublic School Participation
- Federal ESSER Legislation and Guidance
Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER II)
CARES K-12 Support (CRF)
- The purpose of the Support for K-12 Education is to provide assistance to LEAs with COVID-19 related expenditures through December 30, 2020.
- Additional Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) Dollars for K-12 Support
- CARES K-12 Support Allocation
- Coronavirus Relief Fund Guidance for State, Territorial, Local, and Tribal Governments
- Coronavirus Relief Fund FAQ's
Missouri Student Connectivity Grant
- This project supports student connectivity across the state, specifically by increasing both access to WiFi and the number of devices in the hands of Missouri students.
- Missouri Student Connectivity Grant Reference
- Missouri Student Connectivity-Access (MSC-A) Grant Reference
- Missouri Student Connectivity-Access (MSC-A) Grant
- Missouri Student Connectivity-Connect (MSC-C) Grant Reference
- Missouri Student Connectivity-Connect (MSC-C) Grant
- MSC Grant and Transportation Supplement LEA Allocation (Revised 11-30-2020)
- MSC Grant and Transportation Supplement Nonpublic Proportionate Share (Revised 11-30-2020)
- MSC – Access Supplementary Guidance
Transportation Supplement
- Funds to support student transportation costs related to COVID-19 is being provided to schools through a supplemental grant via ePeGs.
- Transportation Supplement Grant Guidance Document
- MSC Grant and Transportation Supplement LEA Allocation (Revised 11-30-2020)
- MSC Grant and Transportation Supplement Nonpublic Proportionate Share (Revised 11-30-2020)
Transportation for Meal Delivery
- Reimbursements are available for direct costs associated with delivering meals when school buildings were closed during spring 2020.
- Transportation for Meal Delivery Grant Documentation Guidance
- COVID Expenses Worksheet
- Transportation for Meal Delivery Grant Guidance Document
- Transportation for Meal Delivery Grant Application Reference
- Transportation for Meal Delivery Grant Application
Emergency Worker Childcare
- Some schools provided childcare services for families of medical professionals and emergency workers supporting the COVID-19 response effort in spring 2020. A one-time application process has been developed to collect eligible expenditures for such services.
- Emergency Worker Childcare Grant Guidance Document
- Emergency Worker Childcare Grant Application Reference
- Emergency Worker Childcare Grant Application
COVID-19 Response Supply Reimbursement Grant
- Funds are available to reimburse districts for a 25% share of costs associated with personal protective equipment (PPE) and medical and cleaning supplies for school buildings and buses.
- COVID-19 Response Supply Reimbursement Grant Guidance Document Revised 9-11-2020
- COVID-19 Response Supply Reimbursement Grant Application Reference
- COVID-19 Response Supply Reimbursement Grant Application
Seamless Summer Option Meals and Safety Resources During COVID-19
Governor's Emergency Education Relief (GEER) Fund
Waivers and Related Documents
- OSEP Tydings Waiver (CARES Act Waiver)
- OSEP Tydings Waiver (CARES Act Waiver) Approval
- MO Fiscal Waiver Response
CARES Act Contact Information
Project |
Section Contact |
Phone |
ESSER Allocations |
ESEA Finance |
573-751-2641 |
Digital Divide |
Amber Riley |
573-526-9945 |
Transportation Supplement |
School Finance (Debra Clink) |
573-751-0357 |
PPE/Medical/Sanitation |
School Finance (David Tramel) |
573-751-0357 |
Emergency Childcare |
School Finance (David Tramel) |
573-751-0357 |
Meal Delivery |
School Finance (Debra Clink) |
573-751-0357 |
Families First Coronavirus Response Funds |
School Foods |
573-751-4402 |
Sheltered Workshop Assistance |
Special Education Finance |
573-751-3561 |
State Schools Transp. Supplement |
Special Education Finance |
573-751-3561 |