COVID-19 impacts rules and deadlines
The COVID-19 pandemic permeated every aspect of life in 2020, and the E-rate program was no exception. An extended filing window, a second filing window, and FCC waivers helped applicants navigate uncharted waters.
The COVID-19 pandemic permeated every aspect of life in 2020, and the E-rate program was no exception. An extended filing window, a second filing window, and FCC waivers helped applicants navigate uncharted waters.
- FY2020 Application Window Extended
- FCC Waives Deadlines due to COVID-19
- FCC Waives Gift Rules During Pandemic
- Gift Rule Waiver Extended to December 31
- Gift Rule Waiver Extended to June 30, 2021
- FCC Opens Second FY2020 Filing Window
- Applicants Request $126M in Second Window
- Trends Report Indicates Need for Off-campus Funding
E-rate program remains strong
Despite applicants and service providers being disrupted by the pandemic, E-rate funding requests increased for the third Funding Year in a row. USAC processed applications faster than ever before, and disbursed over $1 billion in FY2019 funds by June 30, 2020.
Despite applicants and service providers being disrupted by the pandemic, E-rate funding requests increased for the third Funding Year in a row. USAC processed applications faster than ever before, and disbursed over $1 billion in FY2019 funds by June 30, 2020.
- Early 2020: Demand Up and Prices Down
- Record Count of Sites Seek E-rate Support
- Late Applications Decline Again
- Fast E-rate Decisions to More Applicants
- Over $1 Billion Disbursed in FY2019
- E-rate Delivering More (Faster) Connections
FCC streamlines program administration
Key FCC Orders issued throughout the year clarify rules, streamline processes, and strengthened program administration.
Key FCC Orders issued throughout the year clarify rules, streamline processes, and strengthened program administration.
