In compliance with reporting requirements established by the CARES Act under Section 15011(b)(2), the following information describes the use of institutional portion funds distributed from the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) act.

Overview

The University of Colorado Boulder has been awarded funding through the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) as authorized by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES); the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSAA); and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP).

  • Through the CARES Act (HEERF I), CU Boulder was awarded $18,732,408. As required by the terms of the funding, at least 50% ($9,366,204) of those funds were used to provide Emergency Financial Aid Grants to students. The remaining institutional portion of HEERF funding for CU Boulder is up to $9,366,204.
  • Through CRRSAA (HEERF II), CU Boulder was awarded $28,660,299. As required by the terms of the funding, $9,366,204 of those funds were used to provide Emergency Financial Aid Grants to students. The remaining institutional portion of HEERF funding for CU Boulder is up to $19,294,095.
  • Through ARP (HEERF III), CU Boulder was awarded $51,005,536. As required by the terms of the funding, at least $25,557,767 of those funds are being used to provide Emergency Financial Aid Grants to students. The remaining institutional portion of HEERF funding for CU Boulder is up to $25,447,769.

HEERF Institutional Quarterly Reports:

All CU Boulder HEERF institutional quarterly reports have been completed and posted to this website. Links to these quarterly reports will remain on this website until 7/8/2025 per 2 CFR 200.333