The State of Missouri was awarded a $68.6 million Formula Grant from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education under the Education Stabilization Fund program (CFDA 84.425). The grant aims to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic by providing emergency assistance to non-public schools in Missouri from January 2022 through September 2023. Specifically, the funding will support products and services delivered by non-public schools to address issues exacerbated by the pandemic, such as learning loss and the digital divide. The grant award aligns with the Education Stabilization Fund program's goal of stabilizing America's education system during the COVID-19 crisis.