E-rate Commentary

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...

by John Harrington

Schools & Libraries Should Seek ECF Remote Learning Support

K-12 schools and public libraries are urged to apply for ECF support this summer. The program will provide 100% reimbursement for Wi-Fi hotspots and laptop computers for students, staff, and...

by John Harrington

Big Urban Schools and Telco’s Benefit Most Under Proposed ECF

This is a significant moment. The education of millions of students is on the line. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has been receiving public comments and working feverishly to craft...

by John Harrington

Proposal for Homework Gap Funding System

To help connect students, school staff, and library patrons during the pandemic, Congress established a $7.171 billion ECF as part of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 and directed...