The federal government has provided billions of dollars in relief funding to K–12 school districts and institutions of higher education through the Education Stabilization Fund (ESF), which Congress created to help educational entities respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. The ESF includes three separate funds:
The Department of Education sent the first infusion of ESF funding in spring 2020 as part of the CARES Act. The second round of funds arrived in early 2021 as part of the year-end package Congress passed at the end of 2020. The third and largest allotment of funding for the ESF was approved by President Biden as part of the American Rescue Plan in March 2021.
Education technology and learning materials are eligible uses of funding under all three ESF funds. If you have questions about how you can use these funds to meet your school district or university's digital learning needs, we are here to help!
Look up the CARES Act II funding allocated to for-profit colleges here and non-profit institutions of higher education here.
Funding Per Package
Governor's Emergency Education Relief Fund
Department of Education ➔ Governors ➔ K–12 school districts and institutions of higher education
CARES Act I: $3 billion
Recipients must use funds
by September 30, 2022.
Year-End Package: $4 billion
Recipients must use funds
by September 30, 2023.
Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund
Department of Education ➔ State educational agencies (SEAs) ➔ K–12 school districts
CARES Act I: $13.5 billion
School districts must use funds
by September 30, 2022.
Year-End Package: $54.3 billion
School districts must use funds
by September 30, 2023.
American Rescue Plan: $122.7 billion
Recipients must use funds
by September 30, 2023.
Emergency Assistance to Non-Public School Fund
Department of Education ➔ Governors ➔ eligible non-public schools
American Rescue Plan: $2.75 billion
Recipients must use funds
September 30, 2024.
CARES Act I: $2.75 billion
Recipients must use funds
by September 30, 2023.
Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund
Department of Education ➔ Institutions of higher education
CARES Act I: $14.25 billion
Institutions of higher education must spend funds within one calendar year of receipt.
Year-End Package: $22.7 billion
Institutions of higher education must spend funds within one calendar year of receipt.
American Rescue Plan: $39.5 billion
Institutions of higher education must use funds
by September 30, 2023.
As you continue through the school year either into the classroom, through distance teaching or a hybrid environment, we know the path forward will be different for each of you and we’re here to help regardless of when and where learning takes place.
Learn more about our solutions designed for distance and remote learning that are eligible uses of funding within the CARES Act.
ALEKS uses adaptive questioning to quickly and accurately determine what a student knows and does not know in a course. The platform then instructs the student on the topics h/she is most ready to learn.
McGraw Hill Rise is an ELA and Math supplemental solution for grades K–8 that is completely digital for today's remote learning environment and specifically designed to tackle learning loss.
If you have questions about how you can use these funds to meet your school district or needs, please contact a rep.
How much does each state receive from the DOE for the Education Stabilization Grant fund?
See the final ESSER Fund totals here for each state.
See the final Governor’s Fund (GEERF) total here.
McGraw Hill is committed to supporting institutions with access to affordable and high-quality learning resources and support services—proven to aid faculty in delivering great learning experiences and increasing student outcomes. As a result of the pandemic, faculty need more support designing and delivering engaging courses, whether they’re in person or online. Students need access to affordable and pedagogically sound course materials designed to enhance their understanding of key content and aid in engagement, persistence, and ultimately course completion.
Partner with McGraw Hill to learn more about how your institution can use CARES Act HEER Funding to increase equitable access, affordability, and outcomes for students while receiving comprehensive, world-class support for faculty and staff.
Access and Affordability
McGraw Hill offers a number of course material affordability programs aimed at increasing access to critical learning resources, while preserving freedom of choice for faculty and students. Through programs such as Inclusive Access, we are able to partner with institutions to deliver course materials to students at up to 75% off. Our NEW McGraw Hill CARES Program offers special pricing on any course materials purchased in quantity with CARES Act HEER Funding for the institution, department, or class and provided to students at no charge.