FCC Opens 3rd Filing Window for Emergency Connectivity Fund

Federal Communications Commission Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel announced the opening of a third application filing window to award at least $1 billion in Emergency Connectivity Fund support to help close the Homework Gap. From April 28, 2022 until May 13, 2022, eligible schools and libraries can submit requests for funding to purchase eligible equipment and services between July 1, 2022, and December 31, 2023. Given past demand, the third application filing window will likely be the last opportunity for schools and libraries to request funding before available funds in the $7.17 billion Emergency Connectivity Fund program are exhausted. Total commitments to date include over $4.79 billion for over 11,000 schools, 900 libraries, and 130 consortia. More details about the third window and which schools and libraries have received funding commitments can be found here.