Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF)

Bulk-Purchase Local Match Reimbursement Program (LMRP) Application Deadline Extended

The deadline to apply for the CRF Bulk-Purchase LMRP has been extended from October 1, 2020, to October 15, 2020. The LMRP application period remains open and will close at 11:59 p.m. CT on October 15, 2020. Reimbursement requests for the LMRP must be submitted by this deadline.

How to Apply

To apply, eligible LEAs should email customerservice@teabulkorder.com. TEA's reimbursement payments will be processed on a "first-in, first-out" basis until LMRP program funds are exhausted.

As part of the application process, LEAs are required to upload documentation reflecting that the city/county has allocated funds to the LEA for the bulk-purchase local match. The documentation must include:

• The date the city/county allocated its CRF funds to the LEA;
• Amount of allocation from the city/county;
• Purpose of allocation (needs to include bulk-purchase costs) from the city/county to the LEA; and
• Signature of city/county official.

Documentation provided on official city or county letterhead is preferred.

Recording, Guidance, and Support 

• The LMRP training conducted on Wednesday, September 2, 2020, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. was recorded and is available on the Department of Grant Compliance and Administration Playlist on TEA's YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2maBU3TAOgU.
• Training presentation slides are also available at CRF Bulk-Purchase Local Match Reimbursement Program (LMRP) Training Presentation (9.2.20).pdf.
• Current guidance and FAQs for this program can be found at https://tea.texas.gov/sites/default/files/covid/COVID-19-CARES-Act-Funding-and-Expense-Reimbursement-FAQ.pdf.

Please direct questions and concerns related to the CRF Bulk-Purchase LMRP to customerservice@teabulkorder.com.

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