Federal Grant Programs

Extension of DESE's ESSER Administrative Funds — Public Notice

The US Department of Education is inviting States to seek a waiver of section 421(b) of the General Education Provisions Act, which will extend the period of availability of administrative funds consolidated under ESEA section 8201. Specifically, this waiver will allow DESE to consolidate any remaining ARP ESSER, EANS, or HCY state program administration funds with any state ESEA administration funds and use this consolidated funding to address costs associated with ESSER close-out activities. Massachusetts intends to seek this waiver in order to administer programs during the late liquidation period and ultimately close out the ESSER grants. Should any member of the public care to comment on this decision, please email the Federal Grants inbox by June 13, 2024.