ESSER (Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief)
ESSER III Funding Requests (expenditures, cash requests, request for reimbursements):
In an effort to ensure compliant close out of ESSER III, schools will NOT be able to submit expenditures embedded in their Final Expenditure Reports (FER). The OPI ESSER Team is also recommending that cash requests be submitted at least bi-monthly to ensure funds are fully obligated and expended by the ESSER III deadline of September 30, 2024. Funds must be requested via Cash Requests before FERs get submitted.
ESSER System of Support includes 6 days/week via Zoom, phone, email, text, and in person.
ESSER Compliances:
Please expect delays in processing ESSER III amendments and cash requests if the below compliances are not completed.
District Monthly Status Reports (allocated and expended) can be viewed on the OPI ESSER webpage.
Broadband Project Across Montana: Click on the map for details on Montana Broadband availability in your area
OPI ESSER Review/Monitoring Process: As part of federal ESSER compliance OPI is performing several monitoring activities. OPI has been assisting LEAs in mitigating risks to avoid audit findings by reviewing requests for funding and providing assistance with compliance.
Notices: updated technical FAQs for liquidation extensions and CRRSA liquidation extension request template.
Guidance on New Employment Transition Planning:
ESSER ELO (Extended/Expanded Learning Opportunity) Grant:
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ESSER ELO (Extended/Expanded Learning Opportunity) Grant funding available for the 2023-24 School Year (Afterschool) and Summer 2024 focuses on Math and/or Reading Literacy.
- Please contact Allison Agostino at agostino@mt.gov or visit the ELO Website page.
E-Grants Budget and Cash Request Descriptions must be reviewed to ensure there is adequate detail provided. For more information and specific guidance, please click here and see Amendment and Cash Request.
Many resources are available on the OPI ESSER webpage including but not limited to:
For further information please contact:
Wendi Fawns, ESSER/EANS Director at wendi.fawns@mt.gov (406) 437-8595
Rebecca Brown, ESSER Program Manager at rebecca.brown@mt.gov (406) 437-4795
Allison Agostino, Project Communication Specialist and Broadband at allison.agostino@mt.gov (406) 202-7685
Questions? Contact:
Wendi Fawns, ESSER/EANS Director at wendi.fawns@mt.gov
Rebecca Brown, ESSER Program Manager at rebecca.brown@mt.gov
The OPI is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation, require an alternate format, or have questions concerning accessibility, contact the OPI ADA Coordinator, 406-444-3161, opiada@mt.gov, Relay Service: 711.
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