State Total ESSER Allocation

$216,947,540 Alabama Certification and Agreement

Minimum LEA Allocation/Application

$195,252,786

 LEAs should complete the application. Send completed applications to CARESapp@alsde.edu. Upon approval of the application, funds will be released to LEAs.

SEA Guidance to LEAs

The Alabama State Department of Education guidance to LEAs

SEA Set-Aside Amount

$21,694,754

SEA Plan For 10% Set-Aside

“The Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) proposes to use its SEA reserve to support:

§  Technological capacity and access to support remote learning. The strategies ALSDE intends to use to serve disadvantaged populations.

§  Remote learning by developing new informational and academic resources and expanding awareness of, and access to, best practices and innovations in remote learning and support for students, families, and educators.”

Total: 

$216,947,540

Min. LEA Distribution: 

$195,252,786

Max. SEA Reservation: 

$21,694,754

Max. for SEA Administration: 

$1,084,738

State Total ESSER Allocation

$38,407,914 Alaska Certification and Agreement

Minimum LEA Allocation/Application

$34,567,123

The application opened on May 12, 2020. LEAs may apply here on the Alaska Education Grants Management System to receive funds. The application is due on June 1, 2020.

SEA Guidance to LEAs

The Alaska Department of Education & Early Development guidance to LEAs

SEA Set-Aside Amount

$3,840,791

SEA Plan For 10% Set-Aside

N/A

Total: 

$38,407,914

Min. LEA Distribution: 

$34,567,123

Max. SEA Reservation: 

$3,840,791

Max. for SEA Administration: 

$192,040

State Total ESSER Allocation

$277,422,944 Arizona Certification and Agreement

Minimum LEA Allocation/Application

$249,680,650

The application opened on May 29, 2020. LEAs may apply for the ESSER grant funds through completing an online application in the ADE Grants Management system.

SEA Guidance to LEAs

The Arizona Department of Education guidance to LEAs

SEA Set-Aside Amount

$27,742,294

SEA Plan For 10% Set-Aside

"The Arizona Department of Education intends to use its state set-aside to support students, families, educators, and leaders to enhance K-12 COVID-19 relief, prevention and preparation, and recovery efforts statewide. Emphasis will be placed on areas most significantly impacted by COVID-19 – including Tribal Communities, rural and remote schools. These additional funds will also help to ensure that all eligible LEAs receive a minimum ESSER Fund allocation of at least $50,000. The following is the methodology used to provide these additional funds:

§  Determine a per-pupil amount (PPA) based on 50% of the state FY20 Total Final Adjusted Poverty for the eligible Title I Cohort (Total for LEA Assistance / Total Adjusted Poverty)

§  Ensure all LEA allocations meet the 50% PPA as applied to their final adjusted poverty count

§  Ensure a minimum allocation of $50,000 (~26% of LEAs)"

Total: 

$277,422,944

Min. LEA Distribution: 

$249,680,650

Max. SEA Reservation: 

$27,742,294

Max. for SEA Administration: 

$1,387,115

State Total ESSER Allocation

$128,758,638 Arkansas Certification and Agreement

Minimum LEA Allocation/Application

$115,882,774

 LEAs should complete the application and upload it into the ESSER folder in Indistar by May 29, 2020, to receive funds.

SEA Guidance to LEAs

The Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) guidance to LEAs

SEA Set-Aside Amount

$12,875,864

SEA Plan For 10% Set-Aside

"The Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education will be setting aside the SEA reserve for future needs within the parameters of the CARES Act. Arkansas reserves the option to use a portion of its SEA reserve to support remote learning."

Total: 

$128,758,638

Min. LEA Distribution: 

$115,882,774

Max. SEA Reservation: 

$12,875,864

Max. for SEA Administration: 

$643,793

State Total ESSER Allocation

$1,647,306,127 California Certification and Agreement

Minimum LEA Allocation/Application

$1,482,575,514

LEAs must fill out theESSER Fund Assurancesto receive funding. Eligible LEAs received an email with their individual password.

SEA Guidance to LEAs

The California Department of Education guidance to LEAs

SEA Set-Aside Amount

$164,730,613

SEA Plan For 10% Set-Aside

The California Department of Education has directed most of its funding from the state reserve to LEAs through $112.2 million to support nutrition services and $45 million for a competitive grant program to support and expand existing community schools.

Total: 

$1,647,306,127

Min. LEA Distribution: 

$1,482,575,514

Max. SEA Reservation: 

$164,730,613

Max. for SEA Administration: 

$8,236,531

State Total ESSER Allocation

$120,993,782 Colorado Certification and Agreement

Minimum LEA Allocation/Application

$108,894,404

LEAs may apply here to receive funds.

SEA Guidance to LEAs

The Colorado Department of Education guidance to LEAS

SEA Set-Aside Amount

$12,099,378

SEA Plan For 10% Set-Aside

The Colorado Department of Education has determined that $4.6 million of the state reserve will be directed to school districts,  BOCES and Tribes that received little or no relief funding in LEA distribution. 

The $4.6 million will be distributed in the following ways:

§  $750,000 to help BOCES with gaps in their special education funding and to provide operational support for BOCES with brick-and-mortar schools.

§  $70,000 to support educational needs of the Colorado Tribes.

§  $320,000 for 11 districts to support educational needs of the Native American students. 

§  $1.5 million for districts that did not receive or received a very small allocation from the 90% allocation. 

§  $2 million for districts, BOCES and Tribes for connectivity to broadband. 

The use of the remaining state set aside funds will be determined by the commissioner later in the fall of 2020.

Total: 

$120,993,782

Min. LEA Distribution: 

$108,894,404

Max. SEA Reservation: 

$12,099,378

Max. for SEA Administration: 

$604,969

State Total ESSER Allocation

$111,068,059 Connecticut Certification and Agreement

Minimum LEA Allocation/Application

$99,961,253

LEAs should apply hereto receive funds. The July 23, 2020 due date is extended, and a new due date will be announced when the application is reopened.

SEA Guidance to LEAs

The Connecticut State Department of Education guidance to LEAs

SEA Set-Aside Amount

$11,106,806

SEA Plan For 10% Set-Aside

The Connecticut State Department of Education intends to use its state set-aside to address the following:

§  Equitable Access to Technology

§  Equitable Access to High Quality Online Curriculum including necessary supports 

§  Education Recovery & Reopening Schools

§  Social and Emotional Well-being

Total: 

$277,422,944

Min. LEA Distribution: 

$249,680,650

Max. SEA Reservation: 

$27,742,294

Max. for SEA Administration: 

$1,387,115

State Total ESSER Allocation

$43,492,753 Delaware Certification and Agreement

Minimum LEA Allocation/Application

$39,143,478

SEA Guidance to LEAs

N/A

SEA Set-Aside Amount

$4,349,275

SEA Plan For 10% Set-Aside

"The Delaware Department of Education intends to use $3.1 million of its set-aside ($4,349,275) to support technological capacity and access. Of the $3.1 million for technology, $1.5 million will go to support low-income students. Furthermore, Delaware’s guidance to LEAs will emphasize the following four of the twelve allowable use categories:

§  Disadvantaged populations

§  Addressing long-term closures including meals, technology, IDEA

§  Educational technology

§  Summer learning and supplemental afterschool programs"

Total: 

$43,492,753

Min. LEA Distribution: 

$39,143,478

Max. SEA Reservation: 

$4,349,275

Max. for SEA Administration: 

$217,464

State Total ESSER Allocation

$42,006,354 District of Columbia Certification and Agreement

Minimum LEA Allocation/Application

$37,805,719

LEAs should apply for funds in OSSE’s Enterprise Grants Management System.

SEA Guidance to LEAs

The District of Columbia Office of the State Superintendent of Education guidance to LEAs

SEA Set-Aside Amount

$4,200,635

SEA Plan For 10% Set-Aside

"OSSE plans to use their set-aside funds for contractual needs to be determined in the 2020-21 school year to support recovery learning in accordance with OSSE’s principles for continuous education."

Total: 

$42,006,354

Min. LEA Distribution: 

$37,805,719

Max. SEA Reservation: 

$4,200,635

Max. for SEA Administration: 

$210,032

State Total ESSER Allocation

$770,247,851 Florida Certification and Agreement

Minimum LEA Allocation/Application

$693,223,066

LEAs should complete the CARES Act toolkit via ShareFile by June 30, 2020.

SEA Guidance to LEAs

The Florida Department of Education guidance to LEAs

SEA Set-Aside Amount

$77,024,785

SEA Plan For 10% Set-Aside

“The Florida Department of Education (FDOE) intends to use its portion of the ESSER Fund reward to focus on three top priorities for the state, which include on closing achievement gaps, a proactive plan that will reinforce literacy supports, especially for Florida’s low-income and academically struggling K-5 students, and a comprehensive model that supports the safety and health of all students and staff. Each LEA will be asked to implement their own Instructional Continuity Plan (ICP) An ICP is an LEA/School plan for implementing distance learning.”

Total: 

$770,247,851

Min. LEA Distribution: 

$693,223,066

Max. SEA Reservation: 

$77,024,785

Max. for SEA Administration: 

$3,851,239

State Total ESSER Allocation

Minimum LEA Allocation/Application

$411,452,867

SEA Guidance to LEAs

The Georgia Department of Education guidance to LEAs

SEA Set-Aside Amount

$45,716,985

SEA Plan For 10% Set-Aside

The Georgia Department of Education is withholding 10% for a rainy day fund should districts need help in the future for COVID-19 costs and is keeping half a percent — or nearly $2.3 million — to administer the grant.

Total: 

$457,169,852

Min. LEA Distribution: 

$411,452,867

Max. SEA Reservation: 

$45,716,985

Max. for SEA Administration: 

$2,285,849

State Total ESSER Allocation

$43,385,229 Hawaii Certification and Agreement

Minimum LEA Allocation/Application

$39,046,706

SEA Guidance to LEAs

The Hawaii Department of Education guidance to LEAs

SEA Set-Aside Amount

$43,385,229

SEA Plan For 10% Set-Aside

The Hawaii Department of Education will use its SEA set-aside fund to support distance learning programs to public and public charter schools. The allocations include:

§  $6.01 million for summer learning.

§  $15.01 million for devices & connectivity.

§  $6.34 million for special education.

§  $2.43 million for training & support.

Total: 

$43,385,229

Min. LEA Distribution: 

$39,046,706

Max. SEA Reservation: 

$4,338,523

Max. for SEA Administration: 

$216,926

State Total ESSER Allocation

$47,854,695 Idaho Certification and Agreement

Minimum LEA Allocation/Application

$43,069,226

 LEAs should apply hereto receive funds.

SEA Guidance to LEAs

The Idaho State Board of Education guidance to LEAs

SEA Set-Aside Amount

$4,785,470

SEA Plan For 10% Set-Aside

The Idaho State Board of Education will use its state reservation for a learning management system and may be used to cover the costs of a current learning management system already in place, a one-time set-up fee for a new learning management system, professional development related to implementing an LMS. Grant Funding Methodology ESSER Fund Set aside

Total: 

$47,854,695

Min. LEA Distribution: 

$43,069,226

Max. SEA Reservation: 

$4,785,470

Max. for SEA Administration: 

$239,273

State Total ESSER Allocation

$569,467,218 Illinois Certification and Agreement

Minimum LEA Allocation/Application

$512,520,496

LEAs should complete the application on the electronic Grants Management System (eGMS) to receive funds.

SEA Guidance to LEAs

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) guidance to LEAs

SEA Set-Aside Amount

$56,946,722

SEA Plan For 10% Set-Aside

Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has allocated $512 million from the ESSER Fund directly to Illinois school districts to support their local response to the COVID-19 pandemic and prepare for the unique challenges of the upcoming school year.  School districts receive reimbursement on a rolling basis upon their submission of expenditure reports. ISBE will direct the remaining ESSER funds in the following seven categories: $33.3 million for laptops and tablets; $7.1 million for internet connectivity; $6.5 million for virtual coaching in support of an estimated 4,000 new teachers who will be entering the teaching profession this fall; $6.5 million for professional development; $2.8 million for state administration; and $685,000 for entities that are not eligible for the direct funds due to ineligibility for the federal Title I program.

Total: 

$569,467,218

Min. LEA Distribution: 

$512,520,496

Max. SEA Reservation: 

$56,946,722

Max. for SEA Administration: 

$2,847,336

State Total ESSER Allocation

$214,472,770 Indiana Certification and Agreement

Minimum LEA Allocation/Application

$193,025,493

SEA Guidance to LEAs

The Indiana Department of Education guidance to LEAs

SEA Set-Aside Amount

$21,447,277

SEA Plan For 10% Set-Aside

The Indiana Department of Education intends to use its SEA set-aside for the following: 1) Special populations and race/ethnic groups who are at additional risk, including but not limited to students with disabilities, English learners, migrants, foster, and homeless, 2) Small, rural locales with limited resources, 3) Educationally-related entities, such as juvenile correctional facilities, juvenile mental health facilities, and other public or non-profit facilities that target high-need populations and 4) Hard-hit areas, as determined by needs and data presented by the applicant. LEAs should complete the application by June 30, 2020 to be considered for the 10% set-aside grant.

Total: 

$214,472,770

Min. LEA Distribution: 

$193,025,493

Max. SEA Reservation: 

$21,447,277

Max. for SEA Administration: 

$1,072,364

State Total ESSER Allocation

$71,625,561 Iowa Certification and Agreement

Minimum LEA Allocation/Application

$64,463,005

LEAs should complete the application on the Consolidated Accountability and Support Application (CASA) system to receive funding.

SEA Guidance to LEAs

The Iowa Department of Education guidance to LEAs

SEA Set-Aside Amount

$7,162,556

SEA Plan For 10% Set-Aside

Governor Reynolds and the Iowa Department of Education are combining the GEER fund and state set-aside to provide $19.3 million to Iowa’s 327 school districts and nonpublic schools. The funding will be used for hotspots and providing a discount on broadband internet service or loaning devices to qualifying households.

Total: 

$71,625,561

Min. LEA Distribution: 

$64,463,005

Max. SEA Reservation: 

$7,162,556

Max. for SEA Administration: 

$358,128

State Total ESSER Allocation

$84,529,061 Kansas Certification and Agreement

Minimum LEA Allocation/Application

$76,076,155

LEAs should complete the application and submit to Trevor Huffman (thuffman@ksde.org) to receive funding.

SEA Guidance to LEAs

Kansas State Department of Education guidance to LEAs

SEA Set-Aside Amount

$8,452,906

SEA Plan For 10% Set-Aside

“Kansas does not intend to use any of the 10% set-aside to address technological capacity/access and remote learning.”

Total: 

$84,529,061

Min. LEA Distribution: 

$76,076,155

Max. SEA Reservation: 

$8,452,906

Max. for SEA Administration: 

$422,645

State Total ESSER Allocation

$193,186,874 Kentucky Certification and Agreement

Minimum LEA Allocation/Application

$173,868,187

LEAs must complete an assurance document through the Grants Management

Application and Planning (GMAP)system. Following the submission of the assurance document, LEAs may request the ESSER funds through the Federal Cash Request process. The Federal Cash Request process and the funding matrix can be found here. The spending plans are due July 31, 2020.

SEA Guidance to LEAs

The Kentucky Department of Education guidance to LEAs

SEA Set-Aside Amount

$19,318,687

SEA Plan For 10% Set-Aside

“The Kentucky Department of Education intends to use a portion of its SEA reserve to support the remote learning efforts provided by the Non-Traditional Instruction program by expanding technological capacity, developing new resources, and developing a greater understanding of remote learning best practices across the state.”

Total: 

$193,186,874

Min. LEA Distribution: 

$173,868,187

Max. SEA Reservation: 

$19,318,687

Max. for SEA Administration: 

$965,934

State Total ESSER Allocation

 $286,980,175 Louisiana Certification and Agreement

Minimum LEA Allocation/Application

$258,282,158

LEAs should submit the Strong Start 2020 Application on the E-Grants Management System (eGMS) to receive funds.

SEA Guidance to LEAs

The Louisiana Department of Education guidance to LEAs

SEA Set-Aside Amount

$28,698,018

SEA Plan For 10% Set-Aside

The Louisiana Department of Education intends to use its state set-aside to create an ESSER Incentive Grant to support key Strong Start 2020 Planning Priorities. School systems must commit to all Strong Start 2020 priorities and submit the application by May 29, 2020 to be eligible for ESSERF Incentive grants.

Total: 

$286,980,175

Min. LEA Distribution: 

$258,282,158

Max. SEA Reservation: 

$28,698,018

Max. for SEA Administration: 

$1,434,901

State Total ESSER Allocation

$43,793,319 Maine Certification and Agreement

Minimum LEA Allocation/Application

$39,413,987

LEAs may apply to receive funds here.

SEA Guidance to LEAs

The Maine Department of Education guidance to LEAs

SEA Set-Aside Amount

$4,379,332

SEA Plan For 10% Set-Aside

"The Maine Department of Education intends to use its set-aside to provide access to remote learning through technology and providing educators with an online platform for learning and sharing best practices and strategies for high quality remote learning. The Department will partner with a Learning Management System/Virtual Learning Environment vendor to design and customize an online platform to support interactive professional development and a student platform for statewide curriculum, instruction, lessons, units, and activities that can be accessed by students at any time."

Total: 

$43,793,319

Min. LEA Distribution: 

$39,413,987

Max. SEA Reservation: 

$4,379,332

Max. for SEA Administration: 

$218,967

State Total ESSER Allocation

$207,834,058 Maryland Certification and Agreement

Minimum LEA Allocation/Application

$187,050,652

SEA Guidance to LEAs

N/A

SEA Set-Aside Amount

$20,783,406

SEA Plan For 10% Set-Aside

"The Maryland State Department of Education will use its set-aside to for procuring devices to increase access to remote learning. This includes:

§  Purchasing remote help desk and network management tools

§  Purchasing services that allow teachers to communicate with students and team members, and enable therapists to deliver services to students virtually

§  Professional development 

§  Support to return to traditional delivery of educational services"

Total: 

$207,834,058

Min. LEA Distribution: 

$187,050,652

Max. SEA Reservation: 

$20,783,406

Max. for SEA Administration: 

$1,039,170

State Total ESSER Allocation

$214,894,317 Massachusetts Certification and Agreement 

Minimum LEA Allocation/Application

$193,404,885

LEAs should choose one option based on district needs.

§  Option 1: Due date for FY 2020 fund use Monday, June 15, 2020: Applicants that intend to obligate any funds in FY 2020 (FY 2020 period of availability is 3/13/2020 – 6/30/2020) should submit by this deadline. Those who opt to apply for FY 2020 funds, will likely get one initial payment of 10% of the award amount in July/Aug. DESE will then roll the balance of the grant into FY 2021 (year 2) of the award (7/1/2020–6/30/2021).

§  Option 2: Due date for FY 2021 fund use Friday, Aug. 14, 2020: Applicants that do not intend to obligate any funds in FY 2020, but plan to begin using these funds in FY 2021 should submit by this deadline (FY 2021 period of availability is 7/1/2020 – 6/30/2021, but a start date cannot be issued on a grant prior to the date of grant submission). Applicants will receive an initial payment of 10% of the award amount once the grant is programmatically approved and established on the state's accounting system.

The application should be completed here for either option.

SEA Guidance to LEAs

The Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education guidance to LEAs

SEA Set-Aside Amount

$21,489,432

SEA Plan For 10% Set-Aside

“The Massachusetts Department of Education intends to use a portion of its state reservation to support the implementation of remote learning guidance for students, families, and educators.”

Total: 

$214,894,317

Min. LEA Distribution: 

$193,404,885

Max. SEA Reservation: 

$21,489,432

Max. for SEA Administration: 

$1,074,472

State Total ESSER Allocation

$389,796,984 Michigan Certification and Agreement

Minimum LEA Allocation/Application

$350,817,286

LEAs should complete the application in the Michigan Electronic Grants System Plus (MEGS+) and either accept or refuse ESSER funds.

SEA Guidance to LEAs

The Michigan Department of Education guidance to LEAs

SEA Set-Aside Amount

$38,979,698

SEA Plan For 10% Set-Aside

“The Michigan Department of Education intends to reserve up to 10% of the ESSER Fund to establish an educational equity fund. These dollars will be allocated to LEAs through subgrant applications.”

Total: 

$389,796,984

Min. LEA Distribution: 

$350,817,286

Max. SEA Reservation: 

$38,979,698

Max. for SEA Administration: 

$1,948,985

State Total ESSER Allocation

$140,137,253 Minnesota Certification and Agreement

Minimum LEA Allocation/Application

$126,123,528

LEAs should complete the application and submit on the SERVS System to receive funding.

SEA Guidance to LEAs

The Minnesota Department of Education guidance to LEAs

SEA Set-Aside Amount

$140,137,253

SEA Plan For 10% Set-Aside

“The Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) intends to use its 10% set-aside to assist LEAs that did not receive funds under the 90% ESSER funds formula allocation. The amount LEAs receive will be based on the number of free and reduced lunch eligible students. Funds may be used for: academic summer learning in order to address student learning gaps, technology staffing and training, and mental health services and supports.” LEAs should complete the application on the SERVS System to be considered for the grant. Grant FAQ.

Total: 

$140,137,253

Min. LEA Distribution: 

$126,123,528

Max. SEA Reservation: 

$14,013,725

Max. for SEA Administration: 

$700,686

State Total ESSER Allocation

$169,883,002 Mississippi Certification and Agreement

Minimum LEA Allocation/Application

$152,894,702

SEA Guidance to LEAs

The Mississippi Department of Education guidance to LEAs

SEA Set-Aside Amount

$16,988,300

SEA Plan For 10% Set-Aside

“The Mississippi Department of Education intends to support technological capacity and access – including hardware and software, connectivity, and instructional expertise – to support remote learning within school districts, through activities such as the development and deployment of guidance and professional learning opportunities for teachers focused on best practices in instructional technology integration, distance learning instructional approaches, and learning management systems. Professional development opportunities will include a focus on how districts how can serve students experiencing homelessness, foster care youth, English learners, children with disabilities, racial and ethnic minorities, and low- income students. The SEA also intends to support remote learning by developing new informational and academic resources and expanding awareness of, and access to, best practices and innovations in remote learning and support for students, families, and educators, through activities such as the incentivization of distance learning models and training for various stakeholder groups on learning management systems.”

Total: 

$169,883,002

Min. LEA Distribution: 

$152,894,702

Max. SEA Reservation: 

$16,988,300

Max. for SEA Administration: 

$849,415

State Total ESSER Allocation

$208,443,300 Missouri Certification and Agreement

Minimum LEA Allocation/Application

$187,598,970

 LEAs should complete the application on the DESE Secured Web Application to receive funds.

SEA Guidance to LEAs

The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education guidance to LEAs

SEA Set-Aside Amount

$20,844,330

SEA Plan For 10% Set-Aside

“The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (MODESE) intends to use a portion of the SEA reserve to develop and disseminate professional development resources in regards to distance learning.”

Total: 

$208,443,300

Min. LEA Distribution: 

$187,598,970

Max. SEA Reservation: 

$20,844,330

Max. for SEA Administration: 

$1,042,217

State Total ESSER Allocation

$41,295,230 Montana Certification and Agreement

Minimum LEA Allocation/Application

$37,165,707

LEA should apply on the eGrants module to receive funds. LEAs will have to sign the grant assurances,

create an initial budget, and enter the equitable services information before applying to draw down funds. Within eGrants, the ESSER funding will be handled as two funding sources. The first will be the 90% allocation and the supplemental amount from the set-aside to provide a minimum of $10,000 for each elementary and high school program. The second funding source will be the $3,000,000 that has the added emphasis that it is to be used for special education-related services.  

SEA Guidance to LEAs

The Montana Office of Public Instruction guidance to LEAs

SEA Set-Aside Amount

$4,129,523

SEA Plan For 10% Set-Aside

The Montana Office of Public Instruction will use its set-aside for the following:

§  Directing funds to LEAs to a minimum of $10,000 per elementary and high school program.

§  SPED allocation to LEAs who are not SPED cooperative members.

§  SPED allocation to SPED cooperative members and passed through to SPED cooperatives.

Total: 

$41,295,230

Min. LEA Distribution: 

$37,165,707

Max. SEA Reservation: 

$4,129,523

Max. for SEA Administration: 

$206,476

State Total ESSER Allocation

$65,085,085 Nebraska Certification and Agreement

Minimum LEA Allocation/Application

$58,576,576 

LEAs should complete the application on the Grants Management System (GMS) to receive funds.

SEA Guidance to LEAs

The Nebraska Department of Education guidance to LEAs

SEA Set-Aside Amount

$6,508,509

SEA Plan For 10% Set-Aside

“The Nebraska Department of Education intends to use its state set aside to:

§  Enhance technology infrastructure (broadband, devices, platforms, data privacy) for students and families.

§  Build supports for planning for possible interruptions upon returning to school and student and staff reentry.

§  Ensure student nutritional needs are met.

§  Provide professional learning to support inclusive remote learning environment and engagement, along with best practices for different student groups.

§  Create or expand mental, behavioral, and social emotional supports.”

Total: 

$65,085,085

Min. LEA Distribution: 

$58,576,577

Max. SEA Reservation: 

$6,508,509

Max. for SEA Administration: 

$325,425

State Total ESSER Allocation

$117,185,045 Nevada Certification and Agreement

Minimum LEA Allocation/Application

$105,466,541

The application opened on June 18, 2020, and is due by July 31, 2020.  

SEA Guidance to LEAs

The Nevada Department of Education guidance to LEAs

SEA Set-Aside Amount

$11,718,505

SEA Plan For 10% Set-Aside

“The Nevada Department of Education intends to reserve the full 10% of its allocation to support statewide activities regarding distance learning funding, resources and tools that will support remote learning.” NDE released the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Grant. LEAs should apply by Aug. 15, 2020, to be considered.

Total: 

$117,185,045

Min. LEA Distribution: 

$105,466,541

Max. SEA Reservation: 

$11,718,505

Max. for SEA Administration: 

$585,925

State Total ESSER Allocation

$37,641,372 New Hampshire Certification and Agreement

Minimum LEA Allocation/Application

$33,877,235

LEAs should complete the application on the state grant management system to receive funds.

SEA Guidance to LEAs

The New Hampshire Department of Education guidance to LEAs

SEA Set-Aside Amount

$3,764,137

SEA Plan For 10% Set-Aside

“The New Hampshire Department of Education intends to use its set-aside to further develop our remote instruction capacity, with a focus on under-served communities and constituencies. Remote instruction capacity includes access, devices, applications and training for students, families and educators as well as other activities deemed necessary by the New Hampshire Department of Education to increase capacity.”

Total: 

$37,641,372

Min. LEA Distribution: 

$33,877,235

Max. SEA Reservation: 

$3,764,137

Max. for SEA Administration: 

$188,207

State Total ESSER Allocation

$310,371,213 New Jersey Certification and Agreement

Minimum LEA Allocation/Application

$279,334,092

LEAs should complete the application on the EWEG System to receive funds.

SEA Guidance to LEAs

The New Jersey Department of Education guidance to LEAs

SEA Set-Aside Amount

$31,037,121

SEA Plan For 10% Set-Aside

"The New Jersey Department of Education intends to use a portion of its set-aside for the following:

§  Directing funds to LEAs that did not receive Title I funds will receive funds from the ESSER fund

§  Public educational institutions in which public school students are educated, that were not eligible for an allocation from the formula portion of the grant as a result of not being an LEA. Specifically, these subgrants will be provided to: Special Services School Districts (SSSDs); educational institutions run by State agencies including the Department of Children and Families (DCF) and the Department of Corrections (DOC); the Juvenile Justice Centers; and Juvenile Detention Centers

§  Support formula grants to LEAs for the purchase of 1:1 instructional devices (e.g., Chromebooks, iPads) and connectivity

§  Develop a Memorandum of Understanding with Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, to address the Social-Emotional Learning needs of students impacted by COVID-19

§  The New Jersey Department of Education has established a seventeen month grant program to support projects that implement evidence-based interventions or quality instructional strategies to address student learning loss through additional mathematics and/or English language arts literacy (ELA) instruction; and/or social-emotional learning (SEL) support.

This competitive grant program is open to New Jersey public school districts, including charter schools and Renaissance schools. Each eligible applicant may apply for up to $156,425. This seventeen month grant program will begin April 1, 2021 and will end on August 31, 2022.

Total: 

$310,371,213

Min. LEA Distribution: 

$279,334,092

Max. SEA Reservation: 

$31,037,121

Max. for SEA Administration: 

$1,551,856

State Total ESSER Allocation

$108,574,786 New Mexico Certification and Agreement

Minimum LEA Allocation/Application

$97,717,307

LEAs should apply hereto receive funds.

SEA Guidance to LEAs

The New Mexico Public Education Department guidance to LEAs

SEA Set-Aside Amount

$10,857,479

SEA Plan For 10% Set-Aside

“The New Mexico Public Education Department proposes to allocate the 9.5% of ESSER

funds available for distribution at the discretion of the SEA to education entities,

including LEAs, for the following purposes:

§  Closing the Digital Divide (mobile devices, internet connectivity, professional development for online learning, and related purchases): 60%

§  Social and Emotional Learning Supports: 19%

§  Supporting students with disabilities and students in need of at-risk services (during a building closure or during a transition back into the school building): 10%

§  PPE, Building Sanitization and Cleaning Supplies: 2%

§   Other, to be determined as needs emerge during the return to school and during the school year: 9% NMPED will distribute funds via grants. Education entities’ eligibility for these grants will be based in part on their percentage and/or number of low-income children or students, children with disabilities, English learners, racial and ethnic minorities, students experiencing homelessness, and foster care youth.”

Total: 

$108,574,786

Min. LEA Distribution: 

$97,717,307

Max. SEA Reservation: 

$10,857,479

Max. for SEA Administration: 

$542,874

State Total ESSER Allocation

$1,037,045,603 New York Certification and Agreement

Minimum LEA Allocation/Application

$933,341,043

LEAs should submit a single application for both the ESSERF and the GEER funding on the Application Business Portal.

SEA Guidance to LEAs

The New York State Department of Education guidance to LEAs

SEA Set-Aside Amount

$108,574,786

SEA Plan For 10% Set-Aside

ESSER funds to school districts were programmed by the Division of the Budget and the Legislature in the 2020-21 enacted New York State budget through the application of a “pandemic adjustment” to partially offset the state share of state aid to school districts.

Total: 

$1,037,045,603

Min. LEA Distribution: 

$933,341,043

Max. SEA Reservation: 

$103,704,560

Max. for SEA Administration: 

$5,185,228

State Total ESSER Allocation

$396,311,607 North Carolina Certification and Agreement

Minimum LEA Allocation/Application

$356,680,446

LEAs should complete the application to receive funds.

SEA Guidance to LEAs

The North Carolina State Board of Education guidance to LEAs

SEA Set-Aside Amount

$39,631,161

SEA Plan For 10% Set-Aside

“The North Carolina State Board of Education elects to reserve 10% of its set-aside. It will direct NCDPI to administer grants and contracts to address emergency-related priorities:

§  Assistance to public school units in developing and implementing plans with emphasis on disadvantaged population and ensuring equitable student opportunities.

§  The needs of Exceptional Children

§  Funding student support workers and professionals to address social-emotional need.”

Total: 

$37,641,372

Min. LEA Distribution: 

$33,877,235

Max. SEA Reservation: 

$3,764,137

Max. for SEA Administration: 

$188,207

State Total ESSER Allocation

$33,297,699 North Dakota Certification and Agreement

Minimum LEA Allocation/Application

$29,967,929

North Dakota LEAs will receive a Certification and Agreementpackage (i.e., application) via email outlining the summary of assurances and requirements to apply for these funds.

SEA Guidance to LEAs

The North Dakota Department of Public Instruction guidance to LEAs

SEA Set-Aside Amount

$3,329,770

SEA Plan For 10% Set-Aside

“The North Dakota Department of Public Instruction (NDDPI) has engaged in initial conversations regarding the potential use of our SEA reserve included as part of the ESSER funds. NDDPI has identified some potential uses of these funds as it pertains to the following areas:

§  Technological Capacity and Access Remote learning.

§  Remote Learning."

Total: 

$33,297,699

Min. LEA Distribution: 

$29,967,929

Max. SEA Reservation: 

$3,329,770

Max. for SEA Administration: 

$166,489

State Total ESSER Allocation

$489,205,200 Ohio Certification and Agreement

Minimum LEA Allocation/Application

$440,284,680

LEAs should complete the application on the Comprehensive Continuous Improvement Plan (CCIP) to receive funds.

SEA Guidance to LEAs

The Ohio Department of Education guidance to LEAs

SEA Set-Aside Amount

$48,920,520

SEA Plan For 10% Set-Aside

The Ohio Department of Education is using a portion of its state set-aside towards the BroadbandOhio Connectivity Grant, a new $15 million grant for remote education supports for schools.

Total: 

$489,205,200

Min. LEA Distribution: 

$440,284,680

Max. SEA Reservation: 

$48,920,520

Max. for SEA Administration: 

$1,551,856

State Total ESSER Allocation

$160,950,476 Oklahoma Certification and Agreement

Minimum LEA Allocation/Application

$144,855,428

SEA Guidance to LEAs

The Oklahoma State Department of Education guidance to LEAs

SEA Set-Aside Amount

$16,095,048

SEA Plan For 10% Set-Aside

Governor Kevin Stitt and State Supt. of Public Instruction Joy Hofmeister announced that they have partnered to give eligible Oklahoma school districts an opportunity to apply for $16 million in emergency relief funds through the CARES Act. The incentive grant funds were made available through $8 million from the Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) set-aside amount from the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Fund and $8 million from the Governor’s Emergency Education Relief (GEER) discretionary funds. Districts will apply for Incentive Grants through the OSDE Grants Management System, and eligible expenditures must be reimbursed between July 1, 2020, and June 30, 2022. Additionally, the Oklahoma State Department of Education will also use their state set-aside for CARES Act Hotspot Grants.

Total: 

$160,950,476

Min. LEA Distribution: 

$144,855,428

Max. SEA Reservation: 

$16,095,048

Max. for SEA Administration: 

$804,752

State Total ESSER Allocation

$121,099,019 Oregon Certification and Agreement

Minimum LEA Allocation/Application

$ 108,989,117

LEAs should complete the application on the Electronic Grant Management System (EGMS) to receive funds. The application is due on July 10, 2020. 

SEA Guidance to LEAs

The Oregon Department of Education guidance to LEAs

SEA Set-Aside Amount

$12,109,902

SEA Plan For 10% Set-Aside

The Oregon Department of Education (ODE) will provide over $21 million of both its state set-aside reserve and GEER Funds to support LEAs and other education partners with emergency grants that may be used to address access to internet and technology, and equipment necessary for remote learning.  

Total: 

$121,099,019

Min. LEA Distribution: 

$108,989,117

Max. SEA Reservation: 

$12,109,902

Max. for SEA Administration: 

$605,495

State Total ESSER Allocation

$523,807,198 Pennsylvania Certification and Agreement

Minimum LEA Allocation/Application

$471,426,478

LEAs should complete the application on thePennsylvania Department of Education’s eGrants Grants Management system to receive funds.

SEA Guidance to LEAs

The Pennsylvania Department of Education guidance to LEAs

SEA Set-Aside Amount

$52,380,720

SEA Plan For 10% Set-Aside

“The Pennsylvania Department of Education intends to use its state reservation plans include:

§  Expanding access to equitable statewide online blended, and offline learning platforms, with particular attention to access for students with disabilities, English learners, students in concentrated poverty, and other at-risk student populations;

§   Strengthening support and accountability for full-time virtual schools while building

§  local capacity to design, deliver, and evaluate the efficacy of online and blended learning;

§  Supporting intensive teacher and school leader professional development on remote delivery and pedagogy;

§  Providing direct resources and technical assistance to close learning and nonacademic gaps stemming from extended school closures.”

Total: 

$121,099,019

Min. LEA Distribution: 

$108,989,117

Max. SEA Reservation: 

$12,109,902

Max. for SEA Administration: 

$605,495

Total: 

$349,113,105

Min. LEA Distribution: 

$314,201,795

Max. SEA Reservation: 

$34,911,311

Max. for SEA Administration: 

$1,745,566

State Total ESSER Allocation

$46,350,444 Rhode Island Certification and Agreement

Minimum LEA Allocation/Application

$41,715,400

LEAs should complete the application on Accelegrants to receive funds. The application is open until Oct. 31, 2020.

SEA Guidance to LEAs

The Rhode Island Department of Education guidance to LEAs

SEA Set-Aside Amount

$4,635,044

SEA Plan For 10% Set-Aside

"The Rhode Island Department of Education intends to use its set-aside to support:

§  Rebuilding a system that can reimagine the traditional classroom structures; needs of the workforce; cleaning, disinfecting and sanitizing; as well as transportation and other services.

§  Optimizing resources for state-state, state-district or district-district partnerships.

§  Developing mechanisms for ongoing communication with agency staff and routines to help facilitate cross-agency staff engagement, reduction in duplication of efforts, and amplification of the agency’s impact.

§  Automating and/or streamlining existing public-facing agency services in order to ensure successful continued operations virtually, and establishing clear resources or tools to enable effective telework as needed. Specifically, this can be achieved by implementing a more effective performance management system.

Additionally, the SEA shall develop a resource compendium of evidence-based strategies for remediating gaps in learning and addressing the mental health and wellness of students during and after distance learning."

Total: 

$33,297,699

Min. LEA Distribution: 

$29,967,929

Max. SEA Reservation: 

$3,329,770

Max. for SEA Administration: 

$166,489

State Total ESSER Allocation

$216,311,158 South Carolina Certification and Agreement

Minimum LEA Allocation/Application

$194,680,042

LEAs should apply hereto receive funds. The application opened on June 2, 2020.

SEA Guidance to LEAs

The South Carolina Department of Education guidance to LEAs

SEA Set-Aside Amount

$21,631,116

SEA Plan For 10% Set-Aside

“The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) intends to use some portion of its ESSER state reserve funds on technology capacity, access, and remote learning.”

Total: 

$216,311,158

Min. LEA Distribution: 

$194,680,042

Max. SEA Reservation: 

$21,631,116

Max. for SEA Administration: 

$1,081,556

State Total ESSER Allocation

$41,295,230 South Dakota Certification and Agreement

Minimum LEA Allocation/Application

$37,165,707

LEAs should complete the application on the Grants Management System to receive funds.

SEA Guidance to LEAs

The South Dakota Department of Education guidance to LEAs 

SEA Set-Aside Amount

$4,129,523

SEA Plan For 10% Set-Aside

“The South Dakota Department of Education (SDDOE) plans to use the 10% set-aside on the following:

• Administration for the ESSER grant funds (.5%)

• Make additional awards to LEAs with remaining 9.5% to supplement activities related to the 12 Uses of Funds.”

Total: 

$41,295,230

Min. LEA Distribution: 

$37,165,707

Max. SEA Reservation: 

$4,129,523

Max. for SEA Administration: 

$206,476

State Total ESSER Allocation

$259,891,154 Tennessee Certification and Agreement

Minimum LEA Allocation/Application

$233,902,033 

LEAs should complete the application on the ePlan management system to receive funds.

SEA Guidance to LEAs

The Tennessee Department of Education guidance to LEAs

SEA Set-Aside Amount

$25,989,115

SEA Plan For 10% Set-Aside

The Tennessee Department of Education intends to use its set-aside on the following:

§  Technology ($13M).

§  Online Resource ($4M).

§  Grow Your Own ($2M).

§  Mental Health and Community Resources ($1.5M).

§  Leadership Development ($0.5M).

§  District Accelerator ($1M)

§  Innovation ($3M).

TN Set-Aside FAQ

Total: 

$259,891,154

Min. LEA Distribution: 

$233,902,039

Max. SEA Reservation: 

$25,989,115

Max. for SEA Administration: 

$1,299,456

State Total ESSER Allocation

$1,285,886,064 Texas Certification and Agreement

Minimum LEA Allocation/Application

$1,157,297,458

LEAs should complete the application here to receive funds.

SEA Guidance to LEAs

The Texas Education Agency guidance to LEAs

SEA Set-Aside Amount

$128,588,606

SEA Plan For 10% Set-Aside

“The Texas Education Agency (TEA) will reserve the allowable 0.5% for agency administration of the formula grant grants and discretionary projects. TEA plans to budget a majority of the 9.5% discretionary set-aside to implement a series of interdisciplinary projects to continue distance learning and to upgrade remote learning resources in a variety of school settings. These projects will serve all student groups including disadvantaged populations.

The projects will incorporate various strategies through multi-tiered systems of support and research-based approaches to meeting the needs of different student populations. The planned discretionary projects include the following:

§  Additional Direct LEA COVID-19 Funds

§  Online Summer Bridge to College Access

§  District Remote Learning Diagnostic and Academic Recovery Support

§  Free Remote Education Delivery System

§  Whole School Redesign for Online Learning Support

§  Project Restore

Remote Dyslexia Instruction Platform.”

Total: 

$1,285,886,064

Min. LEA Distribution: 

$1,157,297,458

Max. SEA Reservation: 

$128,588,606

Max. for SEA Administration: 

$6,429,430

State Total ESSER Allocation

$67,821,787 Utah Certification and Agreement

Minimum LEA Allocation/Application

$61,039,608

SEA Guidance to LEAs

The Utah State Board of Education guidance to LEAs

SEA Set-Aside Amount

$6,782,179

SEA Plan For 10% Set-Aside

“The Utah State Board of Education intends to use its set-aside for the following:

1.      Technological capacity and access – including hardware and software, connectivity, and instructional expertise – to support remote learning.

§  The state will focus on needs in remote locations of the state that do not currently have access to broadband, cellular, or microwave internet service, such as areas of San Juan School District. These areas are highlighted on our Utah broadband infrastructure map available: https://bit.ly/UETNNetworkMap.

§  The state will focus on the needs in the 65 charter school communities that are not currently participating in the state’s Digital Teaching and Learning program, as they may lack infrastructure and resources for remote learning.

2.      Remote learning by developing new and expanded informational and academic resources. In addition, there will be focus on expanding awareness of, and access to, best practices and innovations in remote learning as well as additional support for students, families, and educators.

3.      Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) by providing professional learning for teacher leaders, creating open education digital modules, and providing resources for additional mental health services in transition back to school.”

Total: 

$67,821,787

Min. LEA Distribution: 

$61,039,608

Max. SEA Reservation: 

$6,782,179

Max. for SEA Administration: 

$339,109

State Total ESSER Allocation

$31,148,360 Vermont Certification and Agreement

Minimum LEA Allocation/Application

$28,033,524

SEA Guidance to LEAs

The Vermont Agency of Education guidance to LEAs

SEA Set-Aside Amount

$3,114,836

SEA Plan For 10% Set-Aside

“The Vermont Agency of Education intends to use some portion of its SEA reserve to develop strategies to address technology infrastructure and access to support remote learning and expand supports for students, families, and educators. These strategies will include:

1.      The implementation of an integrated helpdesk and knowledge center solution to coordinate and expand the SEA’s ability to assist LEAs in implementing remote learning, and better enable the SEA to deliver targeted assistance to those LEAs requiring additional support.

2.      The design and implementation of a remote learning communications ecosystem to facilitate the rapid development and sharing of best practices among teachers statewide.

3.      The provision of online support resources to address the social and emotional needs to students and their families.”

Total: 

$31,148,360

Min. LEA Distribution: 

$28,033,524

Max. SEA Reservation: 

$3114,836

Max. for SEA Administration: 

$155,742

State Total ESSER Allocation

$238,599,192 Virginia Certification and Agreement

Minimum LEA Allocation/Application

$214,739,273

LEAs should complete the application on the Online Management of Education Grant Awards system to receive funds

SEA Guidance to LEAs

The Virginia Department of Education guidance to LEAs

SEA Set-Aside Amount

$23,859,919

SEA Plan For 10% Set-Aside

The Virginia Department of Education will use a portion of its SEA reserve to support remote learning through increased technological access and development of resources to support students, families, and educators. Planned initiatives, informed by Continuity for Learning Task Force and the Return to Schooling Recovery Task Force include:

§  Expansion of the Virtual Virginia outreach program PK-12.

§  Expansion of instructional content and lessons offered via WHRO/PBS television.

§  Expansion GoOpenVA openly-licenses education resources to support online instruction.

§  Regional and LEA grants to support teacher training and professional development.

§  Targeted, needs-based LEA grants to increase intent access, provide funding for technology equipment, and other resources.

§  Development or purchase of a statewide learning management system that can be accessed remotely by all Virginia educators.

Total: 

$238,599,192

Min. LEA Distribution: 

$214,739,273

Max. SEA Reservation: 

$23,859,919

Max. for SEA Administration: 

$1,192,996

State Total ESSER Allocation

 $216,892,447 Washington Certification and Agreement

Minimum LEA Allocation/Application

$195,203,208 

LEAs should complete the application on the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction’s (OSPI) ESSER iGrants Form to receive funds.

SEA Guidance to LEAs

The Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction guidance to LEAs

SEA Set-Aside Amount

$21,689,245

SEA Plan For 10% Set-Aside

Of the 10% of the total ESSER funds is allocated to the Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, 9.8% will be in reserve status, the remaining 0.2% will be reserved to help non-Title I districts prepare for school opening.

Total: 

$216,892,447

Min. LEA Distribution: 

$195,203,202

Max. SEA Reservation: 

$21,689,245

Max. for SEA Administration: 

$1,084,462

State Total ESSER Allocation

$86,640,471 West Virginia Certification and Agreement

Minimum LEA Allocation/Application

$77,976,424

SEA Guidance to LEAs

The West Virginia Department of Education guidance to LEAs

SEA Set-Aside Amount

$8,664,047

SEA Plan For 10% Set-Aside

The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE will utilize the remaining $8,664,047 (10%) to coordinate with the Governor and other state agencies to improve internet access for underserved geographical areas of the state as lack of internet access. The program is called Kids Connect initiative which will provide internet access for students across the state. Kids Connect is a joint effort between the Governor’s Office of Technology, the WVDE, and the Higher Education Policy Commission to establish over 1,000 free wireless internet access points at Pre-K-12 schools, libraries, higher education facilities, National Guard armories, and State Parks in all 55 counties statewide to ensure that every West Virginia student who needs internet access to complete remote work is able to do so.

Total: 

$86,640,471

Min. LEA Distribution: 

$77,976,424

Max. SEA Reservation: 

$8,664,047

Max. for SEA Administration: 

$433,202

State Total ESSER Allocation

$174,777,774 Wisconsin Certification and Agreement

Minimum LEA Allocation/Application

$157,299,997

LEAs should complete the application on the WISEgrants web portal to receive funds.

SEA Guidance to LEAs

The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction guidance to LEAs

SEA Set-Aside Amount

$17,477,777

SEA Plan For 10% Set-Aside

The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (WDPI) will collaborate with three strategic state partners to support online, blended, and remote instructional delivery systems. Examples of existing partnerships the department could build upon include:

The Wisconsin Digital Learning Collaborative (WDLC). This is a partnership between WDPI, the Wisconsin Virtual School out of Cooperative Education, Service Agency (CESA) 9, and the eSchools Network, and is Wisconsin’s state-designated web academy. The WDLC partners currently support over 300 schools with online and blended courses. They are well-positioned to increase both leadership capacity for planning around online instruction, and access to online and blended learning courses for students in grades 6-12.

§  The CESA Instructional Technology Network. The Network will help implement local training and leadership planning assistance.

The Institute for Personalized Learning (IPL). A division of CESA 1, the Institute assists districts in creating and delivering learner-centered, instructional design principles, and technology-rich learning experiences. The Institute has a wealth of resources to assist schools in creating blended and digitally rich learning experiences.”

Total: 

$174,777,774

Min. LEA Distribution: 

$157,299,997

Max. SEA Reservation: 

$17,477,777

Max. for SEA Administration: 

$873,889

State Total ESSER Allocation

$32,562,651 Wyoming Certification and Agreement

Minimum LEA Allocation/Application

$29,306,386

LEAs should complete the application on the eGrants Management System to receive funds. The application is due on July 1, 2020.

SEA Guidance to LEAs

The Wyoming Department of Education guidance to LEAs

SEA Set-Aside Amount

$3,256,265

SEA Plan For 10% Set-Aside

"The Wyoming Department of Education will use its set-aside for remote learning by developing new informational and academic resources and expanding awareness of, and access to, best practices and innovations in remote learning for students, families, and educators. The WDE will also explore other potential uses such as PPE and other health products, developing new and enhanced health and safety protocols, credit recovery and remediation, early literacy and math intervention, improving SEL infrastructure, and expansion of LMS capacity."

Total: 

$32,562,651

Min. LEA Distribution: 

$29,306,386

Max. SEA Reservation: 

$3,256,265

Max. for SEA Administration: 

$162,813