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October 13, 2021

ECF Filing Window Closes Today

The second Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF) filing window opened September 28th and closes today, October 13th at 11:59pm EST. Eligible schools and libraries are urged to submit requests as soon...

October 12, 2021

Over $1.1 Billion Committed in Second Funding Wave

On October 12, 2021, the FCC announced the second funding wave of Emergency Connectivity Fund Program, totaling over $1.1 billion. To date the total committed amount is over $2.4 billion,...

October 8, 2021

44% of E-rate Applicants Submitted ECF

Funds For Learning indicated that there were 9,336 applicants who properly submitted applications in the first Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF) filing window this past summer. Further analysis shows that there...

October 8, 2021

E-rate Program Gift Rule Waiver Extended

On October 7, 2021, the FCC released an Order extending the waiver of the E-rate program’s gift rules until June 30, 2022. Last year, December 14, the FCC extended its...

October 5, 2021

ECF Invoicing Now Available Via ECF Portal

On October 5, 2021, USAC reminded applicants and service providers that the ECF Invoicing is now available through the ECF Portal. Service providers and applicants have access to the ECF...

October 4, 2021

Semi-Annual Audit Recovery Report

On September 30,2021, USAC submitted their Semi-Annual Audit Recovery Report to the FCC as part of the directive in the Schools and Libraries Fifth Report and Order. USAC must submit...

October 4, 2021

Proposed Update to Definition of Eligible Libraries

On September 30, 2021, the FCC proposed revisions to the definition of library in the E-rate program rules to clarify that Tribal libraries are eligible to participate in the E-rate...

by John Harrington

October 1, 2021

8.8 Million Computers Requested in First ECF

There were 9,336 applicants who properly submitted applications in the first Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF) filing window this past summer. Those applicants requested an estimated 7.56 million laptop computers, 1.51...