EANS II Program
The purpose of the Emergency Assistance to Non-Public Schools (EANS) program is to provide service or assistance to eligible non-public schools to address educational disruptions caused by COVID-19.
- Reserved from GEER III, under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), signed March 11, 2021
- Ending: 9/30/2023, Tyding (Carryover) Period: 9/30/2024
May only serve non-public schools that enroll a significant percentage of students from low-income families 2019-2020 (20% or higher) and most impacted by COVID19 (Pre-K, K3, and K4 students should not be included)
- Reimbursement is
NOT an Allowable Activity
- Georgia's EANS II-ARPA award allocation is $75,408,050.
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GaDOE shall approve or deny applications within 30 days of receipt
Non-public schools will not receive a grant award or allocation for EANS II-ARPA funds. Non-public schools will receive allowable service or assistance provided by the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) as approved through the school’s application, to the extent resources are available and subject to prioritizing schools based on their enrollment of low-income students and the severity of the impact of COVID-19 on the school. (See C-2, C-14, C-15, C-16, and D-12). USED EANS Frequently Asked Questions
EANS II Eligibility and Application
EANS II Eligibility
Is non-profit
Is accredited, licensed, or otherwise operates in accordance with State law
Was in existence prior to March 13, 2020, the date COVID-19 was declared a national emergency
Students from Low Income Families 2019-2020 Data (20% or higher)- Poverty source that does not exceed 185 percent of the 2020 Federal poverty level: (1) Data on student eligibility for free or reduced-price lunch; (2) Data from the E-Rate program administered by the Federal Communications Commission; (3) Data from a different source, such as scholarship or financial assistance data; or (4) Data from a survey developed by the SEA. (USED FAQ, H.7) (Note: Proportionality is unallowable under EANS)
Did not, and will not, apply for and receive a loan under the Small Business Administration's Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) (15 U.S.C. 636(a)(37)) that is made on or after December 27, 2020.
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EANS II Application
The application for the EANS II Program closed on March 25, 2022.
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EANS II Allowability
Allowable Services/Assistance Under EANS II: Sanitation Supplies Personal Protective Equipment Ventilation/Windows/Portable Air Purification Systems Physical Barriers CDC Recommendations COVID-19 Testing Educational Technology Leasing Sites
Reasonable Transportation Costs
Support for Learning Loss Training to Minimize Spread Redeveloping Instruction
| Unallowable Services/Assistance Under EANS II:
Capital Improvements/Projects Construction, HVAC, & Boiler Systems Faculty/Staff Salaries Permanent Renovations Schools Buses General Operational Costs Touchless Faucets, Dryers, & Fountains Touchless Bottle Filling Stations Contracted Cleaning Services
Reimbursements
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EANS II Timeline
PHASE I
(March 7, 2022 - April 30, 2022) |
March 7-25, 2022
| EANS II Application Window
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March 7, 2022
| EANS II Informative Webinar (10:00a.m.-11:00a.m.)
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March 7-April 30, 2022
| EANS II Review of Application and Phase I Follow-Up Requests
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March 10, 2022
| EANS II Application Support Session #1 (1:00p.m.-2:00p.m.)
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March 17, 2022
| EANS II Application Support Session #2 (10:00a.m.-11:00a.m.)
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April 30, 2022
| Final EANS II Application Notices for “In Process” to "Approved" or "Declined"
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April 30, 2022
| Non-public School Communication-Phase II Transition
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PHASE II
(May 1-31, 2022)
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May 1-31, 2022
| Finalize EANS II Service or Assistance Provided to Participants Notification of EANS II Service or Assistance Provided to Recipients (EANS II Program Plan)
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May 1-31, 2022
| EANS II-GaDOE Consultation and Communication from Class Wallet to Non-Public Schools Phase III Transition (Set-Up & Support)
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May 10, 2022
| GADOE Provides Non-Public School Training-Operations of EANS II Program for Participants (with Class Wallet)
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PHASE III (June 1, 2022 - September 30, 2024) |
June 1, 2022
| EANS II Service Begins-Request of Direct Payments Approved EANS II Application Status Updated to "Progressing for Payment"
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June 1-August 15, 2022
| Consultation with EANS II-GaDOE Team-Scope of Work and Budget for Services Based on Services and Assistance Requested
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August 16, 2022
| Obligation of EANS II funds
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September 30, 2023
| Grant Period Ending Date/ Tyding (Carryover) Period Transition
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September 30, 2024
| Tyding (Carryover) Period Ends
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December 15, 2024
| Liquidate
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