1. CARES Act - ESSER 1 & 2 (Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief):

   • Purpose: These grants were established in response to the COVID-19 pandemic to provide emergency relief funds to elementary and secondary schools.

   • Funding Allocation: ESSER 1 was the initial round of funding, and ESSER 2 provided additional funding. The funds were allocated to help schools address the impact of the pandemic on education, such as implementing safety measures, purchasing technology for remote learning, and addressing learning loss.

   • Timeframe: ESSER 1 was part of the CARES Act passed in March 2020, and ESSER 2 was included in the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSA) passed in December 2020.

2. GEER 1 & 2 (Governor's Emergency Education Relief):

   • Purpose: Similar to ESSER, GEER grants were designed to address the educational challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic but with a broader scope, including higher education institutions and other educational entities.

   • Funding Allocation: GEER 1 and GEER 2 represent two rounds of funding. These funds were intended for states to support both K-12 schools and higher education institutions in responding to the pandemic's impact on education.

   • Timeframe: GEER 1 was part of the CARES Act, and GEER 2 was included in the CRRSA, both passed in 2020.

3. ARP (American Rescue Plan) Act:

   • Purpose: The American Rescue Plan Act was a comprehensive economic stimulus package that included significant funding for education. It aimed to support the safe reopening of schools, address learning loss, and facilitate educational recovery from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

   • Funding Allocation: ARP provided funding for various education-related purposes, including ESSER funding for K-12 schools, Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) for colleges and universities, and other programs to support students and educators.

   • Timeframe: The ARP Act was signed into law in March 2021.

These grants collectively provided substantial financial support to educational institutions to navigate the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and ensure the continuity of education for students at all levels.