ESSER III Funding

Provides funding to Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) through Section 2001 of the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER III) Fund, to address the impact of COVID-19 on elementary and secondary schools.

Funding

Fiscal Year 2020–21

ESSER III Funding 2020 Funding Profile - Program Description and Funding
ESSER III Funding 2020 Funding Results - Entitlements, Apportionments and Letters

Other Fiscal Information

Resources

ESSER III Funding
Application/Assurances, and Funding Sources

Federal Stimulus Funding Home Page

Contacts

Program Questions: CDE Federal Stimulus Team; email: EDReliefFunds@cde.ca.gov

Fiscal Questions: Categorical Allocations and Audit Resolution Office; email: CAAR@cde.ca.gov

Questions: Categorical Allocations and Audit Resolution Office | CAAR@cde.ca.gov

Last Reviewed: Tuesday, February 11, 2025

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