Emergency Connectivity Fund

E-Rate Central, as the New York State E-Rate Coordinator, conducted a webinar on the Emergency Connectivity Fund (“ECF”) on July 9, 2021.  ECF is a new $7.1 billion FCC program, authorized under the American Recovery Act of 2021, to meet the unmet needs of school students, school staff, and library patrons for off-campus internet access and connected devices. This webinar covered:

• ECF Overview
• Eligible Services and Entities
• Filing Windows(s) and Application Process
• Invoicing
• CIPA
• Certifications and Record Retention
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Application Process for the June 29-August 13 Window
• Planning and Surveys

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