On June 6, the FCC approved a new, 3-year Cybersecurity Pilot Program (CPP) that will provide up to$200 million to selected schools and libraries to purchase a wide variety of cybersecurity services and equipment, subject to a per applicant cap. Although the Pilot is not part of the E-rate program, it will generally use the E-rate framework and EPC portal. The Form 484 application window will open Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 8:00 a.m. and will close on Friday, November 1, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. After the filing window closes on November 1, the FCC and USAC will review applications and determine which schools, libraries and consortia have been selected to participate in the Pilot. The FCC intends to target Pilot funds to the populations most in need of cybersecurity support, with an emphasis on Pilot projects that include low-income and Tribal applicants.
- Cybersecurity Pilot FAQs
- FCC Cybersecurity Pilot Program Order
- Cyber Pilot Eligible Services List
- FCC Cybersecurity Pilot Program Site
- USAC Cybersecurity Pilot Program Site
Training Resources:
- USAC Form 484 Part 1 User Guide
- Form 484 Overview Slides (USAC webinar Aug 20)
- USAC Cyber Pilot Webinar Slides (July 2024)
- FCC Cyber Pilot Webinar Slides (July 2024)
- Subscribe to USAC Cybersecurity Pilot E-mail List
PA-Specific Resources:
- Cyber Pilot Summary (July 2024)
- Cyber Pilot Webinar (8/14/2024)