E-rate Analysis

$25K Average Cyber Funding Available

How much can schools and libraries expect to receive if they participate in the Cybersecurity Pilot? On average, applicants can expect to qualify for $25,530. For applicants accepted into the...

89% of active applicants have available Category Two funds

In the 2024 Applicant Survey, there are two responses specific to Category Two budgets: My organization intends to apply for Category Two discounts next year, in funding year 2025. By...

by Brian Stephens

Cybersecurity Pilot Vote set for June 6

On May 16, 2024, the Federal Communications Commission announced a tentative agenda for their June 6 open meeting. The agenda includes a vote on establishing a “Schools and Libraries Cybersecurity...

FY2023 Cybersecurity Responses

In 2023, 93% of survey responses indicated that the E-rate program should provide support for comprehensive network security. Representatives from Funds for Learning shared survey results with the FCC on...

Over $10M FY2023 Requests Lack Form 486

For Funding Year 2023, there are still 304 applicants with 529 funding requests totaling over $10M that do not have a Form 486 filed. While it is still early in...

Wi-Fi Vital in Schools, 99% Survey Responses

In the 2023 E-rate Trends Report, 99% of the survey responses indicated that being able to provide Wi-Fi in schools was very important. A majority also expect their bandwidth needs...

69% of Wave 1 Commitments Allocated for C1 Requests

For the first funding wave of FY2024, released on April27, 2024, 69% of the $972M committed dollars were for Category One requests. Committed amounts for Internal Connections made up 29%. ...

95% of Survey Respondents View E-rate Funding as Vital

In the 2023 E-rate Trends Report, 95% of the survey responses indicated that E-rate funding is vital to schools and libraries being able to provide Internet connectivity to students and...