ESSER
ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EMERGENCY RELIEF
ESSER I - II - III
ESSER I - The Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) I grant program is authorized in Title VIII, Division B, of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, which was signed into law in March 2020. The period of availability for ESSER I grant funds is from March 13, 2020 (with pre-award) to September 30, 2022 (with carryover). The ESSER I FAR code is 266.
ESSER II - The ESSER II grant program was authorized in the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations (CRRSA), signed into law in December 2020. The period of availability of CRRSA ESSER II grant funds is March 13, 2020 (with pre-award), to September 30, 2023 (with carryover). The ESSER II FAR code is 281.
ESSER III - The ARP ESSER III grant program is authorized in the American Rescue Plan Act (ARP), signed into law in March 2021. The period of availability for ARP ESSER III grant funds is from March 13, 2020 (with pre-award), to September 30, 2024 (with carryover). The ESSER III FAR code is 282.
ESSER RESOURCES
Frequently Asked Questions - FAQ - TEA ESSER I, II, III
TEA ESSER side-by-side - The ESSER Side-by-Side Requirements Document provides an overview of the three ESSER grants.
Justification/Documentation of Allowable Use of ESSER Funds: Complete this form to document activities funded with ESSER grant funds. The form is maintained locally and provided to TEA only upon request.
Pre-Approval for Construction, Remodeling, Alteration, Renovation, or Repair Costs: Renovations and repairs that require pre-approval include HVAC, ventilation, and air quality costs.
URLs for LEA Plans: Complete this form to provide TEA with the URLs to your online 1) Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Services Plan and 2) ARP ESSER LEA Use of Funds Plan.
ESSER Fund Allocation Procedure Overview