Starting today, applications will be accepted for a second round of so-called GEER funding for education purposes in the state of Georgia.
Governor Brian Kemp says $47 million will be available through the Governor’s Emergency Education Relief Fund (GEER). The Office of Planning and Budget (OPB) will distribute the resources to applicants.
The purpose of the GEER II Fund is to provide local educational agencies, institutions of higher education and other education-related entities with emergency assistance needed as a result of COVID-19.
“As we reflect on the past school year, Georgia's education system has withstood many challenges and remained resilient,” said Kemp in a prepared statement issued late last week. “This second round of GEER dollars will help us make strategic investments in our education system to empower our school leadership, support staff, teachers, and students."
The application period will open on August 1, 2021 and close on August 31, 2021. Funds will be available for use through September 30, 2023.
Applications are available at OPB’s website found here.
