Further analysis of the funding year 2019 filing window reveals robust demand and growth in key metrics. Increased activity included:
- A 32% increase in the amount of Category 2 funding requests on applications.
- A 21% increase in the count of sites seeking Category 2 support.
- A 20% increase in the count of applicants submitting Category 2 requests.
- A 1% increase in the count of sites receiving support for broadband.
Funds For Learning recently conducted a webinar recapping the funding year 2019 filing window. The webinar is available on-demand at this link, and below are additional charts showing the growth in funding year 2019.
![](https://www.fundsforlearning.com/docs/2019/05/ApplicantCount2015-2019.png)
![](https://www.fundsforlearning.com/docs/2019/05/FY2019%20Applicant%20Snapshot.png)
![](https://www.fundsforlearning.com/docs/2019/05/E-rate%20Funds%20Requested%20FY2011-FY2019.png)
![](https://www.fundsforlearning.com/docs/2019/05/Count%20of%20Sites%20Receiving%20Service%20By%20Category.png)