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by Sheauna Brown
September 8, 2026

E-rate, Emergency Connectivity, and Cybersecurity: A District’s Decade of Federal Funding

For more than a decade, Cleveland Metropolitan School District has used E-rate and other federal funding programs to build, maintain, and strengthen the technology that supports its students and staff....
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by Neal Brautigan
September 1, 2026

Keep Planning for FY2027. The Bidding Portal Isn’t Coming Until FY2028.

As discussion continues around the FCC’s competitive bidding portal for Funding Year 2028, many E-rate applicants are wondering whether anything will change for Funding Year 2027.  The short answer is...
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by Jessica Flores
September 1, 2026

The Team Behind Your Funding Request

There’s a team behind your funding request. When you’re the one waiting on a decision, they’re who’s on the other end of the line, and they’re a big part of...
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Eric Jester, CEMP
by Eric Jester
August 25, 2026

Don’t Wait Until October: What to Check on Your FY2025 FRNs Now

You filed, you waited, and your Funding Year 2025 funding commitment came through. That’s a real milestone, and a natural moment to exhale. It’s also where the last step gets...
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by Heidi Leonard
August 25, 2026

FY2026 Reviews Aren’t Over Yet. 10 PIA Tips to Wrap Up Well.

Filing Form 471 may feel like the finish line, but for many E-rate applicants, the review process is just beginning.  FY2026 reviews are still underway for some applicants, while preparations...
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Eric Jester, CEMP
by Eric Jester
August 25, 2026

Rooted in Relationship: What We Took Away from This Year’s C3 Conference

Funds For Learning returned to the C3 Conference this year with a different purpose. Rather than presenting on E-rate timelines or fielding funding questions, we set up a table and...
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Sean Lock, CEMP
by Sean Lock
August 18, 2026

Need More Bandwidth Mid-Year? It Just Got Easier

For years, E-rate applicants have faced a common challenge: what happens when the bandwidth you requested back in February is no longer enough by October? The good news: you may...
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Brian Stephens, CEMP
by Brian Stephens
August 18, 2026

The Record is Clear: We Agree About MIBS

The reply comment period for the FCC’s draft FY2027 Eligible Services List closed on August 14. A thorough review of the comments and subsequent replies shows clear agreement among schools,...
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