E-rate Analysis

Over $800M in Unused ECF Funds Could be Returned

As of 6/10/2024, there were 6,952 individual applicants with over $809.9M of ECF funding that was not used on 12,398 requests that had exceeded their Last Date to Invoice. Given...

by Brian Stephens

$1.768 Billion Rescinded From Emergency Connectivity Fund

On March 31, 2024, the Federal Communications Commission updated their Frequently Asked Questions for the Emergency Connectivity Program, indicating that $1.768 billion of the fund has been rescinded by Congress....

FY2024 Application Pace

As we head into the summer deferral period, committed amounts for the first five waves of FY2024 are up from the same period in FY2023. But amounts are still less...

FY2023 Cybersecurity Insights

It’s no secret that there is an overwhelming and urgent need for E-rate support for Cybersecurity access. In 2023, applicants indicated they have frequently updated and invested in cybersecurity products...

$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...