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Grants Compliance

ARP/ESSER III

The New Mexico Public Education Department (PED) has granted its sub-awards for funding through the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act for FY 21-24; Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund to help schools to return safely to in-person instruction, maximize in-person instructional time, sustain the safe operation of schools, and address the academic, social, emotional, and mental health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on New Mexico’s students. CCSD will be participating in the ARP funds. See required information below for use of these funds.



CCSD Plan for Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Services: (click on the link to view the draft plan)


Federal Grants - Title I, II and IV Applications

Federal Programs Specialist, Erica Harvey-Benally

Ya'at'eeh. Shi ei Erica Benally yinishye. Todik'ozhi nishli, Hashk'aa hadzohi bashishchiin, Ashiihi da shi cheii, doo Tabaahi da shi nali. Hello. My name is Erica Benally. I am of the Salt Water Clan born for the Yucca Strung-Out-In-a-Line Clan. My maternal grandfathers are of the Salt Clan and my paternal grandfathers are of the Edge Water Clan.  I live and work in Shiprock, NM. I have been with the district for 17 years. Throughout my career, I have worked in several departments where I have gained extensive knowledge and experiences that have truly helped me understand the ins and outs of a school district. I believe the only departments I need to check off my list are the Transportation and Maintenance (ha ha ha). During the 2021-22 school year, I transferred from the Finance Department and rejoined the Curriculum & Instruction Department - Federal Programs Office. In a sense, I came full circle since I first joined CCSD. It has been a great adventure thus far and I plan to continue to learn and grow. 

Contact Information

Erica Benally
State and Federal Programs Specialist
Phone: (505) 368-4984 ext. 10114