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class="text-align-center" style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>FCC Chairwoman Explains What the Emergency Connectivity Fund Is and How It Can Help Schools and Libraries</strong></p><div style="height:0px;padding-bottom:56.25%;position:relative;width:100%;"><iframe style="height:100%;left:0px;position:absolute !important;top:0px;width:100%;" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen frameborder="0" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/osT00m9V6g0"></iframe></div><p>More Video: <a style="white-space:pre-line;" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qUiMPQM3ToI">En Español</a></p><div class="video2"><a href="/reports-research/maps/ecf-state-demand/"><img style="width:350px;" align="middle" alt="Thumbnail of map of ECF demand by state" src="/sites/default/files/ecf-demand-by-state-map-thumbnail.png" title="Thumbnail of map of ECF demand by state" valign="top"></a></div><p><strong>Funding requests and awards:</strong></p><p>In the third window for filing applications for ECF, <a href="https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-383685A1.pdf">the FCC received more than $2.8 billion in requests</a> to fund over 5.1 million connected devices and nearly 4.3 million broadband connections. The Commission to date <a href="https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-398178A1.pdf">has committed over $7.09 billion in program funding to provide approximately 18 million students</a> with broadband connections and equipment. Total commitments to date have funded nearly 13 million connected devices and more than 8 million broadband connections.</p><p>Click this link or the <a href="/reports-research/maps/ecf-state-demand/">map above to view demand by state</a>. Detailed information on the status of submitted applications is available in the <a href="https://opendata.usac.org/Emergency-Connectivity-Fund/Emergency-Connectivity-Fund-FCC-Form-471/i5j4-3rvr">Open Data Portal</a>.</p><p>Download the current list of <a href="https://www.fcc.gov/sites/default/files/ecf-current-funding-commitments.xlsx">ECF funding commitments approved by state</a> and a list of <a href="/sites/default/files/total_ecf_connections_connected_devices_by_state.xlsx">total ECF broadband connections and connected devices by state</a> (Excel files).</p><p><strong>Common Misconceptions About ECF</strong> (<a href="/sites/default/files/ecf_common_misconceptions.pdf">PDF</a> | <a href="/sites/default/files/ecf_common_misconceptions_spanish.pdf">Español</a>)</p><p>If your household is struggling to afford internet service, you may be eligible for a monthly service discount through the <a href="/acp">Affordable Connectivity Program</a>. To learn about how you may qualify and apply, visit <a href="https://www.getinternet.gov/">GetInternet.gov</a>.</p></div><p style="font-size:14px;"><strong>For more information on the ECF program and the recent Congressional funding rescission, </strong><a href="/emergency-connectivity-fund-program-basics"><strong>please refer to the FAQs</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p><p>The FCC's Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF) is a $7.171 billion program that will help schools and libraries provide the tools and services their communities need for remote learning during the COVID-19 emergency period. ECF will help provide relief to millions of students, school staff, and library patrons and will help close the Homework Gap for students who currently lack necessary Internet access or the devices they need to connect to classrooms.</p><p>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.</p><p>Congress authorized the Emergency Connectivity Fund as part of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.</p><p><strong>Who Is Eligible to Receive Funds Through the Emergency Connectivity Fund?</strong></p><p>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 <a href="/general/e-rate-schools-libraries-usf-program">E-Rate Program</a> and Tribal libraries eligible for support under the Library Services and Technology Act may request and receive support through the Emergency Connectivity Fund.</p><p><strong>What Equipment and Services Are Covered?</strong></p><p>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 <a href="/sites/default/files/ecf_esl.pdf">Eligible Services List</a> for additional guidance on the equipment and services eligible for funding under the Emergency Connectivity Fund Program.</p><p><strong>What Can Schools or Libraries Expect After Applying?</strong></p><p>The initial application filing window closed on August 13, 2021, the second application filing window closed on October 13, 2021, and the third application filing window closed on May 13, 2022. The Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) is the administrator of the ECF Program. USAC and the FCC will review and process applications on a rolling basis. Applicants and their service providers will receive a Funding Commitment Decision Letter (FCDL) approving or denying funding requests. Current funding commitment information is available at <a href="/sites/default/files/ecf-current-funding-commitments.xlsx">fcc.gov/ecf-current-funding-commitments</a>.</p><p>Participants can request certain changes to their funding requests and request reimbursement through the ECF Portal. For more information about the Post-Commitment and Reimbursement processes, visit <a href="http://www.emergencyconnectivityfund.org"><strong>emergencyconnectivityfund.org</strong></a>.</p><p><a href="https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/6296809/emergency-connectivity-fund/">Sign up to stay informed about the Emergency Connectivity Fund</a> and receive invitations for future training sessions.</p><p><strong>Review additional </strong><a href="/emergency-connectivity-fund-program-basics"><strong>Frequently Asked Questions</strong></a><strong> about the Emergency Connectivity Fund Program.</strong></p><p>Tens of thousands of schools and libraries across the country already work with USAC to receive support for their on-campus broadband connectivity needs through the <a href="/consumers/guides/universal-service-program-schools-and-libraries-e-rate">E-Rate Program</a>.</p></div><div class="colleft" style="background-color:#fff;border-top:5px solid #ffcc44;clear:both;margin-left:0%;overflow:auto;padding:.1em 1.0em .5em .1em;"><p style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>Need Help?</strong></p><h4>USAC Emergency Connectivity Fund Customer Support Center</h4><p><strong>Call (800) 234-9781 for support.</strong><br>Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET</p><p><a href="/emergency-connectivity-fund-program-basics">Frequently Asked Questions</a> about the Emergency Connectivity Fund Program.</p><p>USAC is also the administrator of the four federal Universal Service Fund Programs, including <a href="/general/e-rate-schools-libraries-usf-program">the E-Rate Program</a> for schools and libraries, as well as the <a href="https://www.AffordableConnectivity.gov">Affordable Connectivity Program</a>, an FCC benefit program that helps ensure that households can afford the broadband they need for work, school, healthcare and more.</p><hr><p style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>FCC News Media Contacts</strong></p><p><strong>Paloma Isabel Perez</strong><br>FCC Press Secretary<br><a href="mailto:paloma.perez@fcc.gov?subject=Emergency Connectivity Fund">paloma.perez@fcc.gov</a></p><p><strong>Office of Media Relations</strong><br><a href="mailto:mediarelations@fcc.gov?subject=Emergency Connectivity Fund">mediarelations@fcc.gov</a><br>202-418-0500</p><p><a href="/sites/default/files/ecf_factsheet.pdf"><strong>ECF Fact Sheet</strong></a> | <a href="/sites/default/files/ecf_factsheet_spanish.pdf"><strong>Español</strong></a></p></div><div class="colright" style="background-color:#ffff;border-top:5px solid #ffcc44;margin-left:0%;overflow:auto;padding:.1em 1.0em .5em .1em;"><p style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>Webinars and Tools</strong></p><p>Learn more about steps you can take to prepare before filing your application.</p><ul><li><strong>How to Apply</strong> (<a href="/sites/default/files/ecf_how_to_apply_overview_guide.pdf">PDF</a> | <a href="/sites/default/files/ecf_how_to_apply_overview_guide_-_spanish.pdf">Español</a>)</li><li><strong>Getting Started Guide</strong> (<a href="/sites/default/files/how_to_best_prepare_for_the_emergency_connectivity_fund_application_filing_window.pdf">PDF</a> | <a href="/sites/default/files/how_to_best_prepare_for_the_emergency_connectivity_fund_application_filing_window_spanish.pdf">Español</a>)</li><li><strong>ECF FAQ</strong> (<a href="/sites/default/files/ecf_faqs_printable_pdf.pdf">PDF</a> | <a href="/sites/default/files/ecf_faqs_spanish.pdf">Español</a>)</li><li><strong>Common Misconceptions</strong> (<a href="/sites/default/files/ecf_common_misconceptions.pdf">PDF</a> | <a href="/sites/default/files/ecf_common_misconceptions_spanish.pdf">Español</a>)</li><li><strong>CIPA Flow Chart</strong> (<a href="/sites/default/files/cipa_chart_2.jpg">JPG</a>)</li></ul><p>Tools to help spread the word about the Emergency Connectivity Fund:</p><ul><li><strong>FCC Chairwoman </strong><a href="https://youtu.be/p5QZ98g1ffg">Video</a></li><li><strong>Sample Social Media Posts and Images in </strong><a href="https://www.fcc.gov/emergency-connectivity-fund-social-media-images">English and Spanish</a></li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>ECF FAQs Webinar</strong></p><div style="height:0px;padding-bottom:56.25%;position:relative;width:100%;"><iframe style="height:100%;left:0px;position:absolute !important;top:0px;width:100%;" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen frameborder="0" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/EjQgdJ28Auo"></iframe></div><p>On August 3, the FCC hosted a <a href="/news-events/events/2021/08/emergency-connectivity-fund-program-webinar-frequently-asked-questions">public information session on ECF Frequently Asked Questions</a>. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EjQgdJ28Auo">Watch the August 3 Webinar</a>.</p><p> </p><p><strong>ECF Program Overview Webinar</strong></p><div style="height:0px;padding-bottom:56.25%;position:relative;width:100%;"><iframe style="height:100%;left:0px;position:absolute !important;top:0px;width:100%;" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen frameborder="0" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/jW5vUbhr5HY"></iframe></div><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jW5vUbhr5HY">Watch the June 25 Webinar</a>.</p><p>USAC has conducted several <a href="https://www.emergencyconnectivityfund.org/training/live-sessions/">outreach and training sessions</a> about the ECF Program and hosts weekly office hours for applicants to ask questions and get information to support the application process, and has also posted <a href="https://www.emergencyconnectivityfund.org/training/e-learning-modules/">ECF Program e-learning modules</a>.</p></div><div style="clear:both;"> </div><hr><p style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>FCC Action on ECF</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-398178A1.pdf">FCC Announces Over $5 Million in Emergency Connectivity Funding for Schools</a> (Nov. 1, 2023)</li><li><a href="https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-397813A1.pdf">FCC Announces $53.4 Million in Emergency Connectivity Funding</a> (Oct. 18, 2023)</li><li><a href="https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-397482A1.pdf">FCC Announces Almost $38 Million in Emergency Connectivity Funding</a> (Oct. 4, 2023)</li><li><a href="https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-397049A1.pdf">FCC Announces Almost $41 Million in Emergency Connectivity Funding for Schools and Libraries</a> (Sept. 20, 2023)</li><li><a href="https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-396704A1.pdf">FCC Announces $7 Million in Emergency Connectivity Funding for Schools and Libraries</a> (Sept. 8, 2023)</li><li><a href="https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-396308A1.pdf">FCC Announces $68 Million in Emergency Connectivity Funding</a> (August 23, 2023)</li><li><a href="https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-23-669A1.pdf">WCB Grants Limited Waiver of ECF Invoice Filing Deadline</a> (August 14, 2023)</li><li><a href="https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-395900A1.pdf">FCC Announces $46 Million in Emergency Connectivity Funding</a> (August 9, 2023)</li><li><a href="https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-395529A1.pdf">FCC Announces Nearly $55 Million in Emergency Connectivity Funding</a> (July 26, 2023)</li><li><a href="https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-395079A1.pdf">FCC Announces Nearly $13.9 Million in Emergency Connectivity Funding for Schools and Libraries</a> (July 12, 2023)</li><li><a href="https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-394720A1.pdf">FCC Announces Nearly $29 Million in Emergency Connectivity Funding for Schools and Libraries</a> (June 28, 2023)</li><li><a href="https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-394378A1.pdf">FCC Announces Over $21 Million in Emergency Connectivity Funding for Schools and Libraries</a> (June 14, 2023)</li><li><a href="https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-393923A1.pdf">FCC Announces Over $15 Million in Emergency Connectivity Funding for Schools and Libraries</a> (May 31, 2023)</li><li><a href="https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-393705A1.pdf">FCC Announces Over $12 Million in Emergency Connectivity Funding for Schools and Libraries</a> (May 24, 2023)</li><li><a href="https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-23-405A1.pdf">WCB Extends Emergency Connectivity Fund Service Delivery Deadline</a> (May 12, 2023)</li><li><a href="https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-23-406A1.pdf">Emergency Connectivity Fund Guidance for End of Emergency Period</a> (May 12, 2023)</li><li><a href="https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-393270A1.pdf">FCC Announces Over $24 Million in Emergency Connectivity Funding for Schools and Libraries</a> (May 10, 2023)</li><li><a href="https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-392936A1.pdf">FCC Announces Over $21 Million in ECF for Schools and Libraries</a> (April 26, 2023)</li><li><a href="https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-392526A1.pdf">FCC Announces Over $2.5 Million in ECF for Schools and Libraries</a> (April 12, 2023)</li><li><a href="https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-392194A1.pdf">FCC Announces Over $2.8 Million in ECF for Schools And Libraries</a> (March 30, 2023)</li><li><a href="https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-391755A1.pdf">FCC Announces Over $1.7 Million in Emergency Connectivity Funding</a> (March 15, 2023)</li><li><a href="https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-391336A1.pdf">FCC Announces Over $20 Million in Emergency Connectivity Funding</a> (March 1, 2023)</li><li><a href="https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-391116A1.pdf">FCC Announces Over $24 Million in Emergency Connectivity Funding</a> (February 15, 2023)</li><li><a href="https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-390945A1.pdf">FCC Announces Over $30 Million in Emergency Connectivity Funding</a> (February 1, 2023)</li><li><a href="https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-390749A1.pdf">FCC Announces Over $40M in Emergency Connectivity Funding </a>(January 19, 2023)</li><li><a href="https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-390538A1.pdf">FCC Announces Over $34M in Emergency Connectivity Funding </a>(January 4, 2023)</li><li><a href="https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-390273A1.pdf">FCC Announces Over $65M in Emergency Connectivity Funding </a>(December 19, 2022)</li><li><a href="https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-389886A1.pdf">FCC Announces Nearly $54 Million In ECF for Schools and Libraries</a> (December 7, 2022)</li><li><a href="https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-389226A1.pdf">FCC Announces Nearly $84 Million In Emergency Connectivity Funding</a> (November 16, 2022)</li><li><a href="https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-388781A1.pdf">FCC Announces Nearly $183 Million In Emergency Connectivity Funding</a> (November 2, 2022)</li><li><a href="https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-388372A1.pdf">FCC Announces Nearly $78 Million in Emergency Connectivity Funding for Schools and Libraries</a> (October 19, 2022)</li><li><a href="https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-387933A1.pdf">FCC Announces Over $96 Million in ECF for Schools and Libraries</a> (October 5, 2022)</li><li><a href="https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-22-998A1.pdf">FCC Waives USF, Broadband Program Rules in Response to Hurricane Fiona</a> (September 22, 2022)</li><li><a href="https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-22-993A1.pdf">WCB Grants Three Waivers of Third ECF Application Filing Deadline</a> (September 21, 2022)</li><li><a href="https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-387448A1.pdf">FCC Announces Nearly $55 Million in Emergency Connectivity Funding</a> (September 21, 2022)</li><li><a href="https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-386975A1.pdf">FCC Announces Over $81 Million in Emergency Connectivity Funding</a> (September 7, 2022)</li><li><a href="https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-386546A1.pdf">FCC Announces Nearly $42 Million in Emergency Connectivity Funding</a> (August 24, 2022)</li><li><a href="https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-386141A1.pdf">FCC Announces Nearly $68 Million in Emergency Connectivity Funding</a> (August 10, 2022)</li><li><a href="https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-385699A1.pdf">FCC Announces $77 Million in ECF Funding for Schools and Libraries to Help Close the Homework Gap</a> (July 27, 2022)</li><li><a href="https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-22-799A1.pdf">WCB Addresses Waivers of Voluntarily Reduced ECF Funding Requests</a> (July 27, 2022)</li><li><a href="https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-385229A1.pdf">FCC Announces Over $266 Million in Emergency Connectivity Funding for Schools and Libraries</a> (July 13, 2022)</li><li><a href="https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-384802A1.pdf">FCC Announces Nearly $159 Million in Emergency Connectivity Funding for Schools and Libraries</a> (June 30, 2022)</li><li><a href="https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-384126A1.pdf">FCC Announces Over $244 Million in ECF Funding for Schools and Libraries to Help Close the Homework Gap</a> (June 9, 2022)</li><li><a href="https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-383685A1.pdf">FCC Announces Over $2.8 Billion in Final ECF Funding Requests</a> (May 25, 2022)</li><li><a href="https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-383414A1.pdf">FCC Commits $50 Million in ECF Funding for Schools and Libraries to Help Close the Homework Gap</a> (May 17, 2022)</li><li><a href="https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-382988A1.pdf">FCC Commits Nearly $39 Million in ECF Support for Schools and Libraries to Help Close the Homework Gap</a> (May 4, 2022)</li><li><a href="https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-382814A1.pdf">FCC Opens Third Filing Window for Schools and Libraries to Apply for ECF Support in Upcoming School Year</a> (April 28, 2022)</li><li><a href="https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-382516A1.pdf">FCC Commits $37M In Emergency Connectivity Funding</a> (April 19, 2022)</li><li><a href="https://www.fcc.gov/document/wcb-grants-waivers-e-rate-and-ecf-form-471-filing-deadlines">WCB Grants Waivers of E-Rate and ECF Form 471 Filing Deadlines</a> (April 11, 2022)</li><li><a href="https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-381645A1.pdf">FCC Announces Third Application Window and New Round of Funding Commitments Through the ECF </a>(March 23, 2022)</li><li><a href="https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-22-309A1.pdf">WCB Announces Third Application Filing Window for the Emergency Connectivity Fund Program</a> (March 23, 2022)</li><li><a href="https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-381060A1.pdf">FCC Commits Nearly $64M in Emergency Connectivity Funding</a> (March 7, 2022)</li><li><a href="https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-380627A1.pdf">FCC 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href="https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-376108A1.pdf">FCC Opens Second Filing Window For Emergency Connectivity Fund To Help Close Homework Gap</a> (Sept. 28, 2021)</li><li><a href="https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-376028A1.pdf">FCC Commits Over $1.2 Billion In First Funding Wave Of Emergency Connectivity Fund Program To Connect Over 3.6 Million Students</a> (Sept. 24, 2021)</li><li><a href="/document/fcc-announces-over-5-billion-emergency-connectivity-fund-requests">FCC Announces Over $5 Billion in Funding Requests Received in Emergency Connectivity Fund Program</a> (Aug. 25, 2021)</li><li><a href="/document/emergency-connectivity-fund-service-delivery-deadline-public-notice">Emergency Connectivity Fund Service Delivery Deadline</a> (July 22, 2021)</li><li><a href="/document/fcc-launches-emergency-connectivity-fund">FCC Launches Emergency Connectivity Fund</a> (June 29, 2021)</li><li><a 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