E-rate Commentary

August 31, 2021

Second Opportunity to Further Support Unmet Needs

Last week, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced a second 15-day Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF) filing window for School and Library purchases made between July 1, 2021, through June 30,...

August 17, 2021

FFL Congratulates Channing and Cynthia

Funds For Learning congratulates Channing Estep and Cynthia Pham on completing their summer compliance associate internship. We asked Channing and Cythia to reflect on what they learned during their summer...

August 13, 2021

Serving K-12 Schools and Libraries with Integrity

Lori Fadok is a Senior Compliance Analyst with Funds For Learning. She has served Schools and Libraries through the E-rate program for 17 years. This interview took place on August...

by John Harrington

ECF Should Not Cap Taxes and Shipping

Certain schools and libraries are being asked to reduce their Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF) applications due to sales taxes and shipping charges. Rather than looking at the price of a...

Celebrating 15 Years of IEEW Impact: Making a Difference

Funds For Learning has partnered with the Institute for Economic Empowerment of Women (IEEW), who run a leadership development program for women entrepreneurs called PEACE THROUGH BUSINESS®. The PEACE THROUGH...

by John Harrington

Get Students Online for Free. ECF Forms Are Due ASAP

Dear School and Library Leaders: The Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF) will provide internet access and laptop computers for K-12 students and library patrons across the country. The ECF offers financial...

by Julie Fitzgerald

August 13 ECF Deadline is Quickly Approaching

The Emergency Connectivity Fund application window closes on August 13th. With vacations and summer schedules, this deadline could sneak up on your team quickly. There is still time to get...

3.3 Million Households Seek Discounted Broadband

As of July 4, 2021, and despite having launched less than two months ago, the FCC’s Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB) program has enrolled 3,336,425 households, according to USAC. The high...