E-rate News

Funding Year 2021 Started July 1

To date, 41,517 requests have committed, totaling $1.56 billion while a total of $0.09 billion has been denied. $1.41 billion is still pending a decision by USAC and represents 16,419...

FY2022 Form 470 Available July 1

On June 25, 2021, USAC announced that FY2022 FCC Form 470 will be available in E-rate Productivity Center (EPC) as of Thursday, July 1, 2021. The Form 470 is used...

American Library Association Concerned About ECF Rules

The American Library Association (ALA) sent a letter to the FCC expressing concern over Emergency Connectivity rule (§ 54.1715) that requires all ECF program related documentation be retained for ten...

ECF Filing Window Open: FCC Launches ECF

On June 29, 2021, the FCC announced that schools and libraries can now start to file applications for the $7.17 billion Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF). Eligible schools and libraries can...

June Appeal Decisions Released by FCC

The FCC resolves requests that are consistent with its precedent by issuing a “streamlined” list of decisions and classifying the matters based on the issue involved and the FCC rule...

One-time Emergency Connectivity Fund application window opens today

Funds For Learning encourages schools and libraries to apply for the federal aid program designed to provide off-campus internet access EDMOND, OKLA. (June 29, 2021)—Beginning today at 9am EDT, schools...

Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF) “Homework Gap” Rules Clarified

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has published a FAQ that addresses common questions and uncertainties about the Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF) program. K-12 schools and public libraries can begin submitting...

FCC Releases Erratum for Emergency Connectivity Fund

On June 23rd, the FCC released a Second Erratum to clarify or correct portions of Emergency Connectivity Fund Report and Order, which was adopted on May 10th, 2021. The Second...