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July 2021 USAC Board Meeting Details

On July 26, 2021, USAC released further documentation from the July 26th Schools and Libraries Committee meeting. Each quarter USAC Schools and Libraries Committee convenes to discuss important E-rate issues...

Emergency Connectivity Fund, July 21, FAQs

Over 150 questions were submitted during the June 21, 2021, ECF webinar. Thank you to all who participated. Below is a list of the most frequently asked questions along with...

USAC Weekly News Brief Takes a Hiatus

On July 23, 2021, USAC announced that the Schools and Libraries News Brief will be taking a break for the rest of summer and will resume in fall. USAC urged...

ECF Webinar On Frequently Asked Questions

On July 26, 2021, the FCC released a public notice announcing that they will host a virtual webinar to provide additional information about the Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF) Program. The...

Celebrating 15 Years of IEEW Impact: Making a Difference

Funds For Learning has partnered with the Institute for Economic Empowerment of Women (IEEW), who run a leadership development program for women entrepreneurs called PEACE THROUGH BUSINESS®. The PEACE THROUGH...

SUCCESS Act Introduced to Extend ECF by 5 Years

On July 22, 2021, Senator Ed Markey (D-Mass.), Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), and Representative Grace Meng (D-NY) led 40 members of Congress to introduce the Securing Universal Communications Connectivity...

ECF Service Delivery Date Established

On July 22, 2021, the FCC established a June 30, 2022, service delivery date for equipment and other non-recurring services funding requests filed during the initial application filing window of...

by John Harrington

Get Students Online for Free. ECF Forms Are Due ASAP

Dear School and Library Leaders: The Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF) will provide internet access and laptop computers for K-12 students and library patrons across the country. The ECF offers financial...