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At Johnson Controls, we understand the importance of having a safe and comfortable learning environment. With your ESSER funds at hand, we’ll help upgrade your school’s infrastructure before the spending deadline, letting you focus on what matters most — providing the best education possible.

What Are ESSER Funds?

The Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Fund is a federal program, approved by the Department of Education as part of a larger COVID-19 aid plan. From keeping schools open to investing in infrastructure, this fund provides emergency financial assistance for a variety of necessary projects to school districts across the country. The program is available to K-12 institutions until September 30, 2024.

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Use Your ESSER Funds To:

  • Upgrade HVAC systems, enhance filtration and improve indoor air quality.
  • Update security systems with touchless access, smart sensors and thermal cameras.
  • Reduce energy consumption by transitioning to renewable or efficient infrastructure.
  • Upgrade fire alarm systems to strengthen protection of life and property through smarter and more centralized technology.

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Industry Expertise

For over 135 years, Johnson Controls has prioritized energy conservation and innovation. We draw on that experience to work with you in developing an ESSER Fund spending and implementation strategy that best meets your goals.

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Proven Technologies

We’ll analyze your infrastructure, identify key upgrade opportunities and implement facility improvements. From revamping your climate control system with the largest HVAC portfolio in the world to installing an interconnected sustainability suite like OpenBlue, you can trust Johnson Controls to provide quality, reliable solutions.

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Partner in Procurement

With services like government cooperative purchasing and in-house grant assistance, we’re capable of getting the solutions your school needs to thrive fully implemented, invoiced, and paid before expiration dates.

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Update-to-Date

Johnson Controls’ education experts closely monitor changes to deadlines and the regulatory environment — including The Biden-⁠Harris Action Plan for Building Better School Infrastructure — to make sure you maximize your granted funds.

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Anthony Seiler, K-12 Industry Director

If you have questions about how ESSER funds can help you meet your building improvement needs, please reach out to Johnson Controls' K-12 Industry Expert, Anthony Seiler.

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