Overview
The Governor’s Emergency Education Relief (GEER) Fund, created by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), allows the Governor to provide support to local educational agencies (LEAs) and institutions of higher education (IHEs) with an application focus on developing and improving the availability of distance/remote learning techniques and technologies. Indiana received $61.6 million in GEER funding. In collaboration with the Indiana Department of Education, the Commission for Higher Education, the Indiana State Board of Education, and the Governor’s office, a needs-based, competitive grant program is being created to support the unique challenges associated with distance/remote learning including device access, internet connectivity, and educator training/development.
Objectives
Due to an extended period away from classroom instruction caused by COVID-19, all schools will be faced with the challenge of increased learning gaps for students. This is likely to be further exemplified in schools having minimal previous technology use and will likely cause an increased learning gap for our most at-risk students.
Apply
Learn more about the grant and how to apply by visiting WWW.DOE.IN.GOV/GRANTS/GEER.
