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03/19/2024

Mark your calendar! The E-rate filing deadline is approaching, but our E-rate Guide Sessions can help you cross the finish line. Don't wait, sign up today! Learn more: https://ow.ly/1Gjm50QX3za

03/12/2024

On March 4, 2024, the FCC issued a Public Notice regarding the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). Due to the lack of additional funding from Congress, April 2024 will mark the last full month of benefits under the ACP. Since December 31, 2021, the ACP has been supporting qualifying households with discounts of up to $30 per month towards broadband Internet access and up to $100 for the purchase of a laptop, desktop, or tablet. The monthly Internet benefit increased to $75 per month for households on Tribal lands.

Initially funded with $14.2 billion, the ACP has been a lifeline for over 23 million households. However, without additional funding, the program will exhaust its resources by May 2024. Eligible households will receive their full benefit in April and a pro-rated benefit in May. Enrollment in the ACP has been frozen since February 8.

This program has been instrumental in bridging the digital divide, especially for students in need of reliable Internet access for remote learning. Learn more: https://ow.ly/jgCk50QRhA5

01/19/2024

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01/16/2024

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07/12/2023

Cybersecurity Pilot Program Proposed by FCC

Today, July 12, 2023, Federal Communications Commission Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel proposed a three-year, $200 million pilot program to support cybersecurity for K-12 schools and public libraries.

If adopted, the proposal would open a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to seek comment on how a pilot program should be structured “to support cybersecurity and advanced firewall-related services for eligible K-12 schools and libraries.”

Learn more: https://www.fundsforlearning.com/cybersecurity/


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On July 12, 2023, Federal Communications Commission Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel announced a proposal for a three year, $200 million pilot program to

01/23/2023

Cybersecurity and the Future of E-rate
Should network security qualify for E-rate support? In a recent Public Notice, the Federal Communications Commission asked E-rate stakeholders to share their ideas and suggestions as they consider changes to the program’s eligibility rules. Among other questions, the Federal Communications Commission asks:

1. how “advanced or next-generation firewalls” should be defined,
2. what types of equipment, services, and functions should be eligible,
3. whether firewalls should be funded as Category One or Category Two services,
4. and how to ensure applicants make cost-effective purchases.

Join Funds For Learning, LLC and special guest Reg Leichty of Foresight Law + Policy on January 31 at 11:00 Eastern for a live panel discussion about E-rate’s potential role in supporting cybersecurity for the nation’s K-12 schools and public libraries. Register now: https://fundsforlearning.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_XJy14MMAQL-kfzJb22lsBQ

Should network security qualify for E-rate support? In a recent Public Notice, the Federal Communications Commission asked E-rate stakeholders to share their ideas and suggestions as they consider changes to the program’s eligibility rules. Among other questions, the FCC asks: • how “advanced ...

01/11/2023

Firewall and Network Security Comments Sought by FCC
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking comments on the use of funding to support next-generation firewalls and other network security services. Interested parties may file comments on or before February 13, 2023 and reply comments on or before March 30, 2023.

All filings should refer to WC Docket No. 13-184. Comments may be filed by paper or by using the Commission’s Electronic Comment Filing System (ECFS) at http://ow.ly/ibUo50Mo1X1. Learn more: http://ow.ly/9Iyc50Mo1X0

12/12/2022

Network Security is a Critical Issue: Recent survey of applicants shows 98% of applicants agree that network security should qualify for . Request your free copy of the Trends Report & find out more http://ow.ly/oKq650M19q0

10/25/2022

The 2022 Trend Report is now available. Discover the results. Access rich survey findings that address why is mission critical for and . Request your complimentary copy of the 2022 Trends Report today. http://ow.ly/jpMr50Lkp6C

10/12/2022

Big announcement incoming! To celebrate 25 years of the federal E-rate program and the 25th anniversary of Funds For Learning, we are pleased to announce the launch of the new, free E-rate Manager tool for schools and libraries. Available immediately to all applicants, E-rate Manager provides access to historical and current E-rate filing data in an easy-to-use database.

Applicants are encouraged to use E-rate Manager as they prepare for the upcoming filing window.

Register for the new, free E-rate Manager today:

The new E-rate Manager® version, has a new look and feel. The free version is available to all E-rate Applicants and suitable for single BEN applicants. This

10/05/2022

Celebrate E-rate’s 25th Anniversary with Funds For Learning

Funds For Learning (FFL) cordially invites you to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the E-rate program with us at 25 Years of E-rate: A Reception and Celebration, hosted by the Schools, Heath & Libraries Broadband Coalition (SHLB) and the State E-rate Coordinators’ Alliance (SECA.)

We are also thrilled to be launching a new version of E-rate Manager® at SHLB’s AnchorNets conference on October 12! Read more: http://ow.ly/PkLX50L2hQ1

Funds For Learning cordially invites you to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the E-rate program with us at 25 Years of E-rate: A Reception and Celebration,

07/25/2022

Analysis: ECF Disbursements Lag Behind Commitments - As of July 21, 2022, USAC had issued more than $5.5 billion in funding commitments for the Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF). Despite rapid commitments, however, the amount disbursed through the ECF program seems to be lagging, with only $1.4 billion disbursed so far. Learn more: http://ow.ly/kipK30soHuG

As of July 21, 2022, USAC had issued more than $5.5B in funding commitments for the Emergency Connectivity Fund. Despite rapid commitments, however, the