Emergency Assistance for Nonpublic Schools (EANS) Facts for Nonpublic Schools – EANS Program What The Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSA) of 2021 established a program for nonpublic schools within the Governors Emergency Education Relief Fund (GEER II). This new program, called the Emergency Assistance for Nonpublic Schools (EANS) program, provides funding for services or assistance to eligible nonpublic schools to address educational disruptions caused by COVID-19. Who The EANS program is administered by the Office of the Governor, in conjunction with the NC Department of Instruction (DPI). This is not a grant program for nonpublic schools; the purpose of the EANS program is to provide nonpublic schools with funding for eligible services and assistance. DPI retains control of funds and title to materials and equipment. Eligible Services and Assistance A nonpublic school may apply to receive services or assistance to address educational disruptions resulting from COVID-19 for: Supplies to sanitize, disinfect, and clean school facilities Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Improving ventilation systems, including windows or portable air purification systems Training and professional development for staff on sanitation, the use of PPE, and minimizing the spread of infectious diseases Physical barriers to facilitate social distancing COVID-19 testing and tracing Educational technology Redeveloping instructional plans for remote or hybrid learning or to address learning loss Leasing sites or spaces to ensure social distancing Reasonable transportation costs Other materials, supplies, or equipment recommended by the CDC for reopening and operation of school facilities to effectively maintain health and safety Initiating and maintaining education and support services or assistance for remote or hybrid learning or to address learning loss Reimbursement for any services or assistance described above incurred on or after 3/13/20, except for: improvements to ventilation systems and windows (except for portable air purification systems), any expenses reimbursed through PPP, training and development on sanitation, use of PPE, and minimizing spread of COVID-19, development of instructional plans and curriculum development, initiating education and support services for remote or hybrid learning or to address earning loss. UPDATED EANS Program Planning Amounts as of March 24, 2021 EANS Application Information The EANS application will go LIVE on Thursday, March 25, 2021 and can be accessed on that date at this link: Emergency Assistance to Nonpublic Schools-EANS Application: Click Here UPDATED EANS Program Application Form EANS Application Technical Assistance Webinars A Technical Assistance webinar for completing the EANS application will be held on Thursday, March 25, 2021 at 8am with a repeat webinar on Friday, March 26, 2021 at 2pm. EANS Application Technical Assistance Webinar March 25-26, 2021 PDF Webex meeting recording: Emergency Assistance for Nonpublic Schools (EANS) Program Application Technical Assistance Held March 25-26, 2021 Recording link: https://ncgov.webex.com/ncgov/ldr.php?RCID=a67a32d4518b445fba71626a3ff071f2 Password: UxDqrQmP665 EANS Program Resources State EANS FAQ (Updated 4/5/21) US Dept. of Education guidance (3/19/21) PPP or EANS Comparison Resource EANS Methodology Approved by State Board EANS Eligible Expenditures EANS Program Timeline EANS and the PPP Program Schools may apply for EANS funding or the second round of the Small Business Administration’s Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) but not both. *Schools that received PPP loans under CARES ACT I, but have not requested a second loan under CRRSA Act are eligible for EANS funds. Equipment and Supplies DPI will retain ownership of equipment and supplies purchased with EANS funds for a nonpublic school. (Leasing of equipment encouraged.) NC Pandemic Recovery Office (NCPRO)https://www.nc.gov/agencies/ncpro The North Carolina State Education Assistance Authoritywww.ncseaa.edu The North Carolina Division of Non-Public Educationhttps://ncadmin.nc.gov/about-doa/divisions/division-non-public-education
Emergency Assistance for Nonpublic Schools (EANS) Facts for Nonpublic Schools – EANS Program What The Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSA) of 2021 established a program for nonpublic schools within the Governors Emergency Education Relief Fund (GEER II). This new program, called the Emergency Assistance for Nonpublic Schools (EANS) program, provides funding for services or assistance to eligible nonpublic schools to address educational disruptions caused by COVID-19. Who The EANS program is administered by the Office of the Governor, in conjunction with the NC Department of Instruction (DPI). This is not a grant program for nonpublic schools; the purpose of the EANS program is to provide nonpublic schools with funding for eligible services and assistance. DPI retains control of funds and title to materials and equipment. Eligible Services and Assistance A nonpublic school may apply to receive services or assistance to address educational disruptions resulting from COVID-19 for: Supplies to sanitize, disinfect, and clean school facilities Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Improving ventilation systems, including windows or portable air purification systems Training and professional development for staff on sanitation, the use of PPE, and minimizing the spread of infectious diseases Physical barriers to facilitate social distancing COVID-19 testing and tracing Educational technology Redeveloping instructional plans for remote or hybrid learning or to address learning loss Leasing sites or spaces to ensure social distancing Reasonable transportation costs Other materials, supplies, or equipment recommended by the CDC for reopening and operation of school facilities to effectively maintain health and safety Initiating and maintaining education and support services or assistance for remote or hybrid learning or to address learning loss Reimbursement for any services or assistance described above incurred on or after 3/13/20, except for: improvements to ventilation systems and windows (except for portable air purification systems), any expenses reimbursed through PPP, training and development on sanitation, use of PPE, and minimizing spread of COVID-19, development of instructional plans and curriculum development, initiating education and support services for remote or hybrid learning or to address earning loss. UPDATED EANS Program Planning Amounts as of March 24, 2021 EANS Application Information The EANS application will go LIVE on Thursday, March 25, 2021 and can be accessed on that date at this link: Emergency Assistance to Nonpublic Schools-EANS Application: Click Here UPDATED EANS Program Application Form EANS Application Technical Assistance Webinars A Technical Assistance webinar for completing the EANS application will be held on Thursday, March 25, 2021 at 8am with a repeat webinar on Friday, March 26, 2021 at 2pm. EANS Application Technical Assistance Webinar March 25-26, 2021 PDF Webex meeting recording: Emergency Assistance for Nonpublic Schools (EANS) Program Application Technical Assistance Held March 25-26, 2021 Recording link: https://ncgov.webex.com/ncgov/ldr.php?RCID=a67a32d4518b445fba71626a3ff071f2 Password: UxDqrQmP665 EANS Program Resources State EANS FAQ (Updated 4/5/21) US Dept. of Education guidance (3/19/21) PPP or EANS Comparison Resource EANS Methodology Approved by State Board EANS Eligible Expenditures EANS Program Timeline EANS and the PPP Program Schools may apply for EANS funding or the second round of the Small Business Administration’s Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) but not both. *Schools that received PPP loans under CARES ACT I, but have not requested a second loan under CRRSA Act are eligible for EANS funds. Equipment and Supplies DPI will retain ownership of equipment and supplies purchased with EANS funds for a nonpublic school. (Leasing of equipment encouraged.) NC Pandemic Recovery Office (NCPRO)https://www.nc.gov/agencies/ncpro The North Carolina State Education Assistance Authoritywww.ncseaa.edu The North Carolina Division of Non-Public Educationhttps://ncadmin.nc.gov/about-doa/divisions/division-non-public-education
