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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...

by Julie Fitzgerald

Steps to Take Before ECF Filing Window Opens

The ECF filing window opens June 29th, which is right around the corner. If you are new to E-rate, there are several steps you can take today, as outlined below....