CRRSA ESSER II Grant Program
The ESSER II grant program was authorized in the CoronavirusÌýResponse 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.
Entitlements
°Õ³ó±ðÌýEntitlementsÌýpage lists CRRSA ESSER IIÌýamounts allocated to eligible LEAs by LEA and ESC.
Refer to theÌýESSER Fund Allocation ProceduresÌýfor details on TEA's method for allocating ESSER funds.
LEA Application
The 2020-2022 CRRSA ESSER II Federal Grant Application is available from theÌýÌý±è²¹²µ±ð.Ìý
RFA materials from the application are also available here:
ESSER Training and Resources
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The following resources apply to theÌýESSER I,ÌýCRRSA ESSER II, andÌýARP ESSER IIIÌýgrant programs.
- ESSER FAQ:ÌýAnswers to frequently asked questions are listed in theÌý. The FAQ will be updated regularly. Use theÌýÌýform to submit new ESSER questions to TEA staff.Ìý
- ESSER Side-by-Side:Ìý°Õ³ó±ðÌýESSER Side-by-Side Requirements DocumentÌýprovides an overview of the three ESSER grants.
- Statewide Training:ÌýTEA staff presented a statewide training on the ESSER grants in MayÌý2021. °Õ³ó±ðÌýÌýprovides information applicable to theÌýESSER grant applications and requirements.
ESSER Forms
To meet ESSER requirements, TEA has developed the following forms:
- 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.
- : RenovationsÌýand repairs that require pre-approval include HVAC, ventilation, and air quality costs. As of 12/19/2022, this form will be submitted via theÌý.
USDE Resources
The US Department of Education has developed the following resource applicable to CRRSA ESSER II:
ESSER II Grant Program Announcement
TEA announced the CRRSA ESSER II grant program in a June 3, 2021, letter posted to the TEA Correspondence page.
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