The first ECF filing window, which closed August 13, 2021, attracted applications from all 56 states and territories. Applicants requested a total of $5.137 billion to fund 9.1 million connected devices and 5.4 million broadband connections. Further analysis shows the state of Hawaii had the top requested ECF funds per student at $344.11 per student followed by District of Columbia with $191.94 per student.
