The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act or ESSER I) provided direct funding to address the impact of COVID-19 on elementary and secondary schools across the nation. 

The CARES Act is intended to assist eligible public school units during the novel coronavirus pandemic. The Vance County Schools allotment for this fund is approximately $2.7 million. These funds must be used by September 30, 2022.