COVID-19 Economic Relief Funds

Expense Justification Guide

Free Guide

To help navigate the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak, and provide fast and direct economic assistance, Congress passed The CARES Act (2020), and The Consolidated Appropriations Act (2021).

The CARES Act implemented a variety of programs to address issues related to the onset of the COVID-19 Pandemic, such as the Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF), and the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER Fund).

The Consolidated Appropriations Act continued many of these programs by adding new allocations and guidance to address issues related to the continuation of the COVID-19 pandemic, such as the ESSER II Fund, the American Rescue Plan (ARP Act), and the ARP ESSER III Fund.

Part of the aim of these funds is to help government agencies switch to more electronic, modern, or “contactless” systems. Download the Funds Justification Guide to see what expenses for your organization may qualify for the funding. You’ll discover how to make the case for your entity to use a safer or more digital process, and cover the cost with the relief funds.