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Helping Schools and Libraries **For more information on the ECF program and the recent Congressional funding rescission,****please refer to the FAQs****. ** The FCC's Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF) is a $7. 171 billion program that helps schools and libraries provide the tools and services their communities need for remote learning.
ECF provides relief to millions of students, school staff, and library patrons who currently lack necessary Internet access or the devices they need to connect to classrooms. For eligible schools and libraries, the ECF Program will cover reasonable costs of laptop and tablet computers; Wi-Fi hotspots; modems; routers; and broadband connectivity purchases for off-campus use by students, school staff, and library patrons.
Congress authorized the Emergency Connectivity Fund as part of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.
Schools, libraries, and consortia of schools and libraries (e.g., regional or statewide groups of schools or libraries that apply together) that are eligible for support under the FCC's E-Rate Program and Tribal libraries eligible for support under the Library Services and Technology Act may request and receive support through the Emergency Connectivity Fund.
### **Equipment and Services Covered** Eligible equipment includes Wi-Fi hotspots, modems (including air cards), routers, devices that combine a modem and router, and connected devices (laptop and tablet computers). Schools and libraries can also receive funding for commercially available broadband service that provides a fixed or mobile broadband connection for off-campus use by students, school staff or library patrons.
In limited instances, a school or library that can demonstrate it has no available service options sufficient to support remote learning may seek funding for the construction of new networks to provide remote learning and the equipment needed for datacasting services. Review the Eligible Services List for additional guidance on the equipment and services eligible for funding under the Emergency Connectivity Fund Program.
### **Webinars, Tools and Resources** * How to Apply: English| Español * Getting Started Guide: English | Español * Common Misconceptions: English | Español * ECF FAQs Webinar (August 3, 2021) * ECF Program Overview Webinar (June 25, 2021) * Past outreach and training sessions * ECF Program e-learning modules ### **FCC Actions on ECF** * FCC Announces Over $5 Million in Emergency Connectivity Funding for Schools (Nov.
1, 2023) * FCC Announces $53. 4 Million in Emergency Connectivity Funding (Oct. 18, 2023) * FCC Announces Almost $38 Million in Emergency Connectivity Funding (Oct.
4, 2023) * FCC Announces Almost $41 Million in Emergency Connectivity Funding for Schools and Libraries (Sept. 20, 2023) * FCC Announces $7 Million in Emergency Connectivity Funding for Schools and Libraries(Sept.
8, 2023) * FCC Announces $68 Million in Emergency Connectivity Funding (August 23, 2023) * WCB Grants Limited Waiver of ECF Invoice Filing Deadline (August 14, 2023) * FCC Announces $46 Million in Emergency Connectivity Funding (August 9, 2023) * FCC Announces Nearly $55 Million in Emergency Connectivity Funding (July 26, 2023) * FCC Announces Nearly $13.
9 Million in Emergency Connectivity Funding for Schools and Libraries (July 12, 2023) * FCC Announces Nearly $29 Million in Emergency Connectivity Funding for Schools and Libraries (June 28, 2023) * FCC Announces Over $21 Million in Emergency Connectivity Funding for Schools and Libraries (June 14, 2023) * FCC Announces Over $15 Million in Emergency Connectivity Funding for Schools and Libraries (May 31, 2023) * FCC Announces Over $12 Million in Emergency Connectivity Funding for Schools and Libraries (May 24, 2023) * WCB Extends Emergency Connectivity Fund Service Delivery Deadline (May 12, 2023) * Emergency Connectivity Fund Guidance for End of Emergency Period (May 12, 2023) * FCC Announces Over $24 Million in Emergency Connectivity Funding for Schools and Libraries (May 10, 2023) * FCC Announces Over $21 Million in ECF for Schools and Libraries (April 26, 2023) * FCC Announces Over $2.
5 Million in ECF for Schools and Libraries (April 12, 2023) * FCC Announces Over $2. 8 Million in ECF for Schools And Libraries (March 30, 2023) * FCC Announces Over $1.
7 Million in Emergency Connectivity Funding (March 15, 2023) * FCC Announces Over $20 Million in Emergency Connectivity Funding (March 1, 2023) * FCC Announces Over $24 Million in Emergency Connectivity Funding (February 15, 2023) * FCC Announces Over $30 Million in Emergency Connectivity Funding (February 1, 2023) * FCC Announces Over $40M in Emergency Connectivity Funding(January 19, 2023) * FCC Announces Over $34M in Emergency Connectivity Funding(January 4, 2023) * FCC Announces Over $65M in Emergency Connectivity Funding(December 19, 2022) * FCC Announces Nearly $54 Million In ECF for Schools and Libraries (December 7, 2022) * FCC Announces Nearly $84 Million In Emergency Connectivity Funding (November 16, 2022) * FCC Announces Nearly $183 Million In Emergency Connectivity Funding (November 2, 2022) * FCC Announces Nearly $78 Million in Emergency Connectivity Funding for Schools and Libraries (October 19, 2022) * FCC Announces Over $96 Million in ECF for Schools and Libraries (October 5, 2022) * FCC Waives USF, Broadband Program Rules in Response to Hurricane Fiona (September 22, 2022) * WCB Grants Three Waivers of Third ECF Application Filing Deadline (September 21, 2022) * FCC Announces Nearly $55 Million in Emergency Connectivity Funding (September 21, 2022) * FCC Announces Over $81 Million in Emergency Connectivity Funding (September 7, 2022) * FCC Announces Nearly $42 Million in Emergency Connectivity Funding (August 24, 2022) * FCC Announces Nearly $68 Million in Emergency Connectivity Funding (August 10, 2022) * FCC Announces $77 Million in ECF Funding for Schools and Libraries to Help Close the Homework Gap (July 27, 2022) * WCB Addresses Waivers of Voluntarily Reduced ECF Funding Requests (July 27, 2022) * FCC Announces Over $266 Million in Emergency Connectivity Funding for Schools and Libraries (July 13, 2022) * FCC Announces Nearly $159 Million in Emergency Connectivity Funding for Schools and Libraries (June 30, 2022) * FCC Announces Over $244 Million in ECF Funding for Schools and Libraries to Help Close the Homework Gap (June 9, 2022) * FCC Announces Over $2.
8 Billion in Final ECF Funding Requests (May 25, 2022) * FCC Commits $50 Million in ECF Funding for Schools and Libraries to Help Close the Homework Gap (May 17, 2022) * FCC Commits Nearly $39 Million in ECF Support for Schools and Libraries to Help Close the Homework Gap (May 4, 2022) * FCC Opens Third Filing Window for Schools and Libraries to Apply for ECF Support in Upcoming School Year (April 28, 2022) * FCC Commits $37M In Emergency Connectivity Funding (April 19, 2022) * WCB Grants Waivers of E-Rate and ECF Form 471 Filing Deadlines (April 11, 2022) * FCC Announces Third Application Window and New Round of Funding Commitments Through the ECF(March 23, 2022) * WCB Announces Third Application Filing Window for the Emergency Connectivity Fund Program (March 23, 2022) * FCC Commits Nearly $64M in Emergency Connectivity Funding (March 7, 2022) * FCC Commits Another $86M in Emergency Connectivity Funding (Feb.
23, 2022) * WCB Extends ECF Service Delivery Date to June 30, 2023 (Feb. 22, 2022) * FCC Commits Nearly $126M More in Emergency Connectivity Fund Support (Feb. 8, 2022) * FCC Commits Another $240M in Emergency Connectivity Funding (Jan.
25, 2022) * FCC Commits Over $361M in Additional Emergency Connectivity Funding (Jan. 10, 2022) * WCB Addresses Requests for Waiver of ECF $400 Support Cap (Jan. 4, 2022) * FCC Commits Nearly $603M in Additional Emergency Connectivity Funding (Dec.
20, 2021) * WCB Waives ECF Invoice Deadline and Clarifies Service Delivery Date (Dec. 2, 2021) * FCC Commits Over $169 Million in Additional Emergency Connectivity Fund Support (Nov. 23, 2021) * FCC Commits $421 Million in Additional Emergency Connectivity Funding (Nov.
8, 2021) * FCC Announces Nearly $1. 3 Billion in Funding Requests Received in Emergency Connectivity Fund Program Second Application Filing Window (Oct. 25, 2021) * FCC Commits Another $1.
1 Billion from Emergency Connectivity Fund (Oct. 12, 2021) * FCC Opens Second Filing Window For Emergency Connectivity Fund To Help Close Homework Gap (Sept. 28, 2021) * FCC Commits Over $1.
2 Billion In First Funding Wave Of Emergency Connectivity Fund Program To Connect Over 3. 6 Million Students (Sept. 24, 2021) * FCC Announces Over $5 Billion in Funding Requests Received in Emergency Connectivity Fund Program (Aug.
25, 2021) * Emergency Connectivity Fund Service Delivery Deadline (July 22, 2021) * FCC Launches Emergency Connectivity Fund (June 29, 2021) * FCC Announces Emergency Connectivity Fund Application Window Will Open on June 29(June 15, 2021) * FCC to Launch $7. 17 Billion Connectivity Fund Program | News Release | Report and Order (May 11, 2021) * FCC Proposes Rules for ECF (April 30, 2021) * FCC Seeks Comment on ECF (March 23, 2021)
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: All schools, libraries, and consortia eligible for E-Rate Program support. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows recent federal obligations suggest $120,000,000 (2025). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Yes — Emergency Connectivity Fund Program is offered by FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION and this listing comes from SAM.gov, an official U.S. federal source. Federal applications generally require registrations (for example SAM.gov or an agency submission portal), so allow extra lead time.
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Emergency Connectivity Fund Program is sponsored by FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION. In section 7402 of the American Rescue Plan Act (Act), Congress established a $7.171 billion Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF) in the U.S. Treasury and directed the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) not later than 60 days after enactment of the Act to promulgate rules providing for the distribution of ECF support to eligible schools and libraries for the purchase of eligible equipment and/or advanced telecommunications and information services for use by students, school staff, and library patrons at locations including locations other than a school or library. On May 10, 2021, the FCC adopted a Report and Order entitled Establishing the Emergency Connectivity Fund to Close the Homework Gap, WC Docket No. 21-93, Report and Order, FCC 21-58 (2021) (Report and Order). The Report and Order established the Emergency Connectivity Fund Program (ECF Program), which is funded through the ECF. The ECF Program rules became effective upon publication of the Report and Order in the Federal Register on May 28, 2021. ECF Program support was first made available to eligible schools and libraries applying for funds for the purchases of eligible equipment, including Wi-Fi hotspots, modems, routers, and connected devices, as well as advanced telecommunications and information services, to meet the remote learning needs of students, school staff, and library patrons who would otherwise lack access to connected devices and/or broadband connections sufficient to engage in remote learning during the 2021-2022 school year. On April 28, 2022, the FCC opened the third and final application filing window, during which eligible schools and libraries were able to submit requests for funding to purchase eligible equipment and up to 12 months of recurring services to be provided between July 1, 2022, and December 31, 2023 for students, school staff, and library patrons with unmet needs. Because demand exceeded available funds, applications received during the third filing window will be prioritized to fund schools and libraries with the greatest need first, with a preference for schools and libraries located in rural areas pursuant to the Commission’s rules. This listing is currently active. Program number: 32.009. Last updated on 2024-11-20.
Cybersecurity Pilot Program is sponsored by FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION. As broadband connectivity and Internet access have become essential for K-12 students and adults, the security and safety of networks and data has become of vital importance. Although broadband connectivity and Internet access can simplify and enhance the education and daily lives of K-12 students, school staff, and library patrons, they can also be used by malicious actors to steal personal information, compromise online accounts, and cause online personal harm or embarrassment. In response to the growing importance of cybersecurity to broadband connectivity and Internet access for K-12 schools and libraries, and in light of the increase in cyberattacks to disrupt or disable these critical networks, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission or FCC) established the Schools and Libraries Cybersecurity pilot program (Pilot or Pilot Program), a three-year pilot program within the Universal Service Fund (USF or Fund) to provide up to $200 million to defray the costs of eligible cybersecurity services and equipment for schools, libraries, and consortia of schools and libraries. Eligible schools, libraries, and consortia comprised of schools and libraries selected to participate in the Pilot Program may request and receive support through the Pilot Program to purchase a wide range of eligible cybersecurity services and equipment that best suit their particular needs, subject to budget ceilings, budget floors and per-student and per-library multipliers. During this short-term Pilot Program, the Commission will gather key data on the types of cybersecurity services and equipment that K-12 schools and libraries need to protect their broadband networks and data, and ensure that students, school staff, and library patrons are able to connect to advanced communications that are integral to education. Data and information collected through this Pilot Program may also aid in the considerations of broader efforts across the government to help schools and libraries address their cybersecurity concerns. This listing is currently active. Program number: 32.012. Last updated on 2024-11-29.
COVID-19 Telehealth Program is sponsored by FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION. In response to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, communities and health care providers are turning to telemedicine to enable social distancing measures to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. As a result, many health care providers are expanding existing telehealth services and implementing new telehealth services, and the demand for connected care services provided directly to patients in their homes or mobile locations is skyrocketing. In response, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, signed into law on March 27, 2020, provided, among a panoply of other actions, $200 million to the Federal Communications Commission (Commission or FCC) to support health care providers in the fight against the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The FCC, to effectuate Congress’ intent in enacting the CARES Act, established a COVID-19 Telehealth Program (Program) to distribute an appropriated budget of $200 million to help eligible health care providers maximize their provision of connected care services during the COVID-19 pandemic. To build on the success of Round 1 of the Commission’s COVID-19 Telehealth Program, in the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2021, Congress appropriated an additional $249.95 million for this Program (Round 2). First, Congress directed the Commission to seek comment on the “metrics the Commission should use to evaluate applications for funding” and “how the Commission should treat applications filed during the funding rounds for awards from the [Program] using amounts appropriated under the CARES Act . . . .” Second, it instructed the Commission, to the extent feasible, to ensure that at least one applicant from all 50 states and the District of Columbia is awarded funds during either of the Program’s funding rounds. Third, the Consolidated Appropriations Act directed the Commission to allow applicants from Round 1 the opportunity to update or amend their applications. This listing is currently active. Program number: 32.006. Last updated on 2024-11-15.