Emergency assistance for non-public schools

The Montana Department of Administration was awarded a $12.8 million formula grant from the U.S. Department of Education's Education Stabilization Fund program (CFDA 84.425) on February 24, 2021 to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the COVID-19 pandemic as it relates to the delivery of education services through September 30, 2022.

The Montana Department of Administration subawarded funds to several state agencies and non-public schools. The Montana Department of Labor and Industry received funding to support educator and professional development training. The Montana Public Health and Human Services' Public Safety Division received funding to purchase decontamination and incident response bags for K-12 public schools. The Montana Department of Corrections will provide education services for incarcerated persons. The Montana University System will develop the state's learning management system. Several non-public schools also received subawards to respond to COVID-19's impacts on their education services.