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Funds for Learning Releases Free ‘E-rate Manager’ Tool for Schools and Libraries

Available immediately for all applicants, the free tool provides access to historical and current E-rate filing data to maximize funding commitments in support of connectivity goals Edmond, Okla. (October 12,...

December 31, 2021

Oklahoma Universal Service Fund

Funds For Learning has partnered with Oklahoma Corporation Commission, Public Utility Division, to provide expert E-rate support and resources to schools and libraries in the state of Oklahoma. The E-rate...

December 30, 2021

E-rate Management Professionals Association

E-rate Management Professionals Association® (E-MPA®) provides online resources to its diverse and experienced membership along with a forum for discussion and development of best practices in the management of the...

January 8, 2021

FCC Announces $24M Settlement

On December 23, 2021, the Federal Communications Commission announced a settlement with IBM “for alleged violations of the FCC’s E-Rate program rules in connection with the New York City and...

January 8, 2021

Cathy Cruzan to Serve on SHLB Board

On January 5, 2021, the Schools, Health & Libraries Broadband (SHLB) Coalition announced five new members to its Board of Directors, including Funds For Learning President Cathy Cruzan. SHLB is...

December 31, 2020

Dec. Appeal Decisions Released by FCC

On December 30, 2020, the FCC issued its monthly Public Notice deciding a number of requests for review, requests for waiver, and petitions for reconsideration related to actions taken by...

by John Harrington

December 24, 2020

E-rate Supports 95% of K-12 Students

The E-rate program currently provides financial aid for Internet connections that support 53,990,412 K-12 students in the United States. According to recent data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES),...

December 22, 2020

FY2021 Window Dates Announced

The Funding Year 2021 Form 471 filing window will open on January 15, 2021 at 12:00 noon EST and close March 25, 2021 at 11:59 PM EDT. The application window...