Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief II (ESSER II) Fund

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act and the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations (CRRSA) Act provide resources to school districts to address the impact the Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) has had, and continues to have, on elementary and secondary schools. This supplemental funding opportunity, the Elementary and Secondary Education Emergency Relief II (ESSER II) Fund, is intended to help school districts safely reopen schools, and measure and effectively address significant learning loss. In addition, in an effort to build capacity of public school districts and communities to facilitate integrated coordination of school and community-based resources, DESE is providing an additional $10,000 to each district for student mental health services and supports.

ESSER II Resources for Program Directors

All materials needed to apply for ESSER II funds are posted with the grant RFP.

• ESSER II Webinar

• ESSER II Allocations

• ESSER II Quick Reference Guide

• ESSER II Frequently Asked Questions

• USED ESSER II Fact Sheet

• CCSSO Common Use of Funds Questions for ESSER II

ESSER II Late Liquidation

• ESSER II Late Liquidation Webinar

• ESSER II Late Liquidation Quick Reference Guide

• Instructions for Completing an ESSER II Late Liquidation Request in GEM$

Last Updated: August 15, 2023