The Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) was $150 billion fund established by section 5001 of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. As part of the CRF, the State of Iowa received a $1.25 billion award from the U.S. Department of the Treasury on April 20, 2020. Generally, the funds were intended to address medical and public health needs in direct response to the public health emergency, provide economic support to those suffering from employment or business interruptions due to COVID-19-related business closures, improve telework capabilities for public employees, and facilitate distance learning and technological improvements related to school closings. Use of these must be authorized by the Governor. More information can be found: https://home.treasury.gov/policy-issues/coronavirus/assistance-for-stat…