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)
  • Recorded Webinar
  • PowerPoint Presentation

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
• USED Guidance on Equitable Services Under The CARES Act
• ESSER LEA Allocations (Revised 8-5-20)
• Payment Request for Reimbursement
• ESSER Nonpublic Proportionate Share (Revised 7-29-20)
• 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

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

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
• MSC Grant and Transportation Supplement Nonpublic Proportionate Share
• 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

Transportation for Meal Delivery

• Reimbursements are available for direct costs associated with delivering meals when school buildings were closed during spring 2020.
• Transportation of Meal Delivery Grant Guidance Document
• Transportation of Meal Delivery Grant Application Reference
• Transportation of 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 

• Seamless Summer Option Meals & Safety Resources

​Governor's Emergency Education Relief (GEER) Fund

• CARES Act Guidance
• Federal GEER Legislation and Guidance

CARES Act Contact Information