{"id":32310,"date":"2020-03-19T16:12:12","date_gmt":"2020-03-19T16:12:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/e-ratepaorg.local\/?page_id=32310"},"modified":"2024-08-02T14:42:36","modified_gmt":"2024-08-02T14:42:36","slug":"covid-19","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/e-ratepa.org\/?page_id=32310","title":{"rendered":"Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In March, 2021, Congress passed a new, one-time $7.1 billion Emergency Connectivity Fund to ensure that all K-12 students, educators and library patrons have sufficient broadband for off-campus remote learning. In May 2021, the FCC issued final program regulations and the initial 45-day application window was open from June 29, 2021 &#8211; August 13, 2021 to cover equipment and services for Funding Year 2021.\u00a0 A second, 15-day application window was open from September 28, 2021 &#8211; October 13 to also cover equipment and services for Funding Year 2021.\u00a0 A third application window was open from April 28, 2022 &#8211; May 13, 2022 to cover equipment and services for Funding Year 2022. Qualifying expenses, including laptop and tablet devices and internet access services for those lacking sufficient internet and connected devices are 100% reimbursable with minor limitations.\u00a0 While applicants apply and seek reimbursement using the E-rate One Portal System and forms resembling the existing E-rate forms, the ECF program is entirely separate from the federal E-rate program which funds broadband and internal connections on school\/library campus.\u00a0 The program will expire on June 30, 2024. Complete program details can be found below.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<h4><strong>ECF Funding Year 2021\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a0 \u00a0Application Window 1:\u00a0\u00a0June 29, 2021 &#8211; August 13, 2021<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0 \u00a0Application Window 2:\u00a0\u00a0September 28, 2021 &#8211; October 13, 2021<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0 \u00a0Service\/Equipment Delivery Deadline:\u00a0 June 30, 2023<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0 \u00a0Reimbursement Deadline:\u00a0 60 days from FCDL, RFCDL or Service Delivery Deadline, or October 30, 2023, whichever is later (updated 8\/15\/2023)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>ECF Funding Year 2022\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a0 <strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Application Window 3:\u00a0 April 28, 2022 &#8211; May 13, 2022<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0 \u00a0Service\/Equipment Delivery Deadline:\u00a0 June 30, 2024<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0 \u00a0Reimbursement Deadline:\u00a0 60 days from FCDL, RFCDL or Service Delivery Deadline, whichever is later (generally August 29, 2024)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>New Construction Projects (FY 2021 and FY 2022):\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a0 \u00a0Construction must be completed within 1 year of FCDL.\u00a0 Invoice deadline is 60 days from this deadline, regardless of funding year.<\/li>\n<li><strong>\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>Recurring services associated with a new construction funding request have until June 30, 2024 to receive services if the FCDL or approved RFCDL for the new construction services was dated on or after July 1, 2022.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><strong>Updates and Data Analysis:\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/e-ratepa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/ECF-PA-Window-1-FRN-Line-Items-.xlsx\" class=\"mtli_attachment mtli_xlsx\" target=\"_blank\">ECF Window 1 Application Summary Data for PA Applicants<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/e-ratepa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/ECF-PA-Window-2-FRN-Line-Items-.xlsx\" class=\"mtli_attachment mtli_xlsx\" target=\"_blank\">ECF Window 2 Application Summary Data for PA Applicants<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/e-ratepa.org\/?p=34324\" target=\"_blank\">ECF Window 3 Application Summary Data for PA Applicants<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/e-ratepa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/PA-FRNs-With-Remaining-Funds-as-of-Aug-2.xlsx\" class=\"mtli_attachment mtli_xlsx\" target=\"_blank\">List of FRNs with Unexpired Invoice Deadlines and Funds Remaining<\/a>\u00a0(July 2024)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/e-ratepa.org\/?p=35522\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color: black;\">Congress Requires FCC to Rescind Portion of ECF Funds <\/span><\/a><span style=\"color: black;\">(June 2024)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/e-ratepa.org\/?p=34680\" target=\"_blank\">ECF February 2023 Update\/ECF Audits<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/e-ratepa.org\/?p=34440\" target=\"_blank\">ECF August 2022 Update<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/e-ratepa.org\/?p=34826\" target=\"_blank\">UEI\/SAM.gov\/EIN Requirements for ECF<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/e-ratepa.org\/?p=34836\" target=\"_blank\">Service Delivery Deadlines Extended for Certain ECF FRNs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/e-ratepa.org\/?p=35253\" target=\"_blank\">ECF Rules Related to No-Longer Used Equipment<\/a>\u00a0&#8211; New Jan 2024<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><strong>Guides\/Resources:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/e-ratepa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/ECF-BEAR-Invoicing-Guide-April-2024.pdf\" class=\"mtli_attachment mtli_pdf\" target=\"_blank\">ECF Form 472 BEAR Reimbursement Guide<\/a>\u00a0&#8211; updated April 2024<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/e-ratepa.org\/?p=33849\" target=\"_blank\">ECF Reimbursement Update and Reminders<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/e-ratepa.org\/?p=33555\">ECF Unmet Needs Documentation Guidance\/Examples<\/a>\u00a0<strong>***<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/e-ratepa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/SAM.gov-Assistance.pdf\" class=\"mtli_attachment mtli_pdf\" target=\"_blank\">SAM.gov Registration Assistance<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/e-ratepa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Guidance-for-Non-Usage.pdf\" class=\"mtli_attachment mtli_pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Unused Equipment\/Services Guidance<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/e-ratepa.org\/?p=34879\" target=\"_blank\">ECF Audit Preparation and Requirements<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/e-ratepa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Asset-Inventory-Spreadsheet-Example1.xlsx\" class=\"mtli_attachment mtli_xlsx\" target=\"_blank\">ECF Asset Inventory Template<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/e-ratepa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/ECF-Audit-Survey.pdf\" class=\"mtli_attachment mtli_pdf\" target=\"_blank\">FCC ECF Audit Survey<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>(Older) Guides\/Resources:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/e-ratepa.org\/?p=33512\" target=\"_blank\">ECF Updates. Form 471 Hints\/Do&#8217;s\/Don&#8217;t&#8217;s<\/a>\u00a0&#8211; Window 1<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/e-ratepa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/ECF-Window-2-Insights-Form-471-Dos-and-Donts.pdf\" class=\"mtli_attachment mtli_pdf\" target=\"_blank\">ECF Clarifications, From 471 Hints\/Do&#8217;s\/Don&#8217;t&#8217;s<\/a> &#8211; Window 2<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/e-ratepa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/ECF-Form-471-Application-Data-Needed-Schools.docx\" class=\"mtli_attachment mtli_docx\" target=\"_blank\">ECF Form 471 Application Checklist &#8211; Schools<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/e-ratepa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/ECF-Form-471-Application-Data-Needed-Libraries1.docx\" class=\"mtli_attachment mtli_docx\" target=\"_blank\">ECF Form 471 Application Checklist &#8211; Libraries<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/e-ratepa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/ECF-Form-471-Data-Fields.docx\" class=\"mtli_attachment mtli_docx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-33400\">ECF Form 471 Data Fields<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/e-ratepa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/ECF-Vendor-Internet-Availability-Survey.xlsx\" class=\"mtli_attachment mtli_xlsx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-33385\">ECF Vendor Internet Availability Survey<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/e-ratepa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/ECF-Vendor-Internet-Availability-Survey-Cover-Email.docx\" class=\"mtli_attachment mtli_docx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-33386\">ECF Vendor Internet Availability Survey Cover Email<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/e-ratepa.org\/?p=34234\" target=\"_blank\">ECF Window 3:\u00a0 Steps to Applying<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/e-ratepa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/ECF-W3-APPLICATION-SURVEY-QUESTIONS.docx\" class=\"mtli_attachment mtli_docx\" target=\"_blank\">ECF Window 3:\u00a0 Form 471 Survey for School Applicants<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/e-ratepa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/ECF-Window-3-Insights-Form-471-Dos-and-Donts1.pdf\" class=\"mtli_attachment mtli_pdf\" target=\"_blank\">ECF Updates. Form 471 Hints\/Do&#8217;s\/Don&#8217;t&#8217;s<\/a>\u00a0&#8211; Window 3<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><strong>Important Links:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ecfportal.usac.org\/suite\/sites\/ECF\">ECF Form 471 Application Portal<\/a>\u00a0&#8211; Apply Here!<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.emergencyconnectivityfund.org\/about\/#\" target=\"_blank\">USAC ECF Information Page<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fcc.gov\/emergency-connectivity-fund\" target=\"_blank\">FCC ECF Information Site<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.fcc.gov\/public\/attachments\/FCC-21-58A1.pdf\" class=\"mtli_attachment mtli_pdf\" target=\"_blank\">FCC\u2019s ECF Official Order\/Rules<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.fcc.gov\/public\/attachments\/DOC-375210A1.pdf\" class=\"mtli_attachment mtli_pdf\" target=\"_blank\">FCC ECF Window 2 Order<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><strong>History\/Archives:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/e-ratepa.org\/?p=33205\">FCC Releases DRAFT ECF Rules<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/e-ratepa.org\/?p=33117\">FCC Proposes Framework for New Off-Campus Connectivity Fund (ECF)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/e-ratepa.org\/?p=33107\">New $7.1 B Fund to Pay for Internet to Student Homes<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/e-ratepa.org\/?p=33274\">Family Survey To Assess Internet &amp; Device Needs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/e-ratepa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/ECF-Order-Summary-5-12-2021-v2.pdf\" class=\"mtli_attachment mtli_pdf\" target=\"_blank\">ECF Order Summary 5-12-202<\/a>1<\/li>\n<li><a title=\"ALA Syummary of ECF Order\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ala.org\/advocacy\/sites\/ala.org.advocacy\/files\/content\/telecom\/erate\/ALA%20Summary%20of%20ECF%20Order_5.19.21.pdf\" class=\"mtli_attachment mtli_pdf\" target=\"_blank\">ALA ECF Order Summary<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/e-ratepa.org\/?p=33576\" target=\"_blank\">Second ECF Application Window to Open September 28, 2021<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/e-ratepa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/ECF-Overview-Window-2.pdf\" class=\"mtli_attachment mtli_pdf\" target=\"_blank\">ECF Presentation 9.8.2021 &#8211; Window 2<\/a> (for PA schools\/libraries)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/e-ratepa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/ECF-Presentation-7.21.2021-Libraries.pdf\" class=\"mtli_attachment mtli_pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-33449\">ECF Presentation 7.21.2021 Libraries<\/a>\u00a0(for PA schools\/libraries)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/e-ratepa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/ECF-Presentation-6.16.2021.pdf\" class=\"mtli_attachment mtli_pdf\" target=\"_blank\">ECF Presentation 6-16-2021<\/a>\u00a0(for PA schools\/libraries)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/e-ratepa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/ECF-Order-Summary-Short-updated-7.28.2021.pdf\" class=\"mtli_attachment mtli_pdf\" target=\"_blank\">ECF Summary\u00a0&#8211; Short<\/a>\u00a0(updated 7.28.2021)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/broadbandusa.ntia.doc.gov\/resources\/data-and-mapping\" target=\"_blank\">NTIA Broadband Maps<\/a><\/li>\n<li>&gt;\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/e-ratepa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Broadband-Device-Data-by-School-District-1.xlsx\" class=\"mtli_attachment mtli_xlsx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-33447\">Census Broadband &amp; Device Needs Data by School District<\/a><\/li>\n<li>&gt;\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/e-ratepa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Broadband-Device-Data-by-County.xlsx\" class=\"mtli_attachment mtli_xlsx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-33442\">Census Broadband &amp; Device Needs Data by County<\/a><\/li>\n<li>&gt;\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/e-ratepa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Broadband-Device-Data-by-Census-Tracts.xlsx\" class=\"mtli_attachment mtli_xlsx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-33443\">Census Broadband &amp; Device Needs Data by Census Tract<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/e-ratepa.org\/?p=33226\">Guide to Registering in SAM.gov<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/e-ratepa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/ECF-Summary-Window-3.pdf\" class=\"mtli_attachment mtli_pdf\" target=\"_blank\">ECF Window 3 Summary<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/e-ratepa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/ECF-Overview-Window-3.pdf\" class=\"mtli_attachment mtli_pdf\" target=\"_blank\">ECF Window 3 Presentation<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/e-ratepa.org\/?p=34181\">FCC Announces 3rd ECF Application Window to Cover Purchases Beginning July 1 2022<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/e-ratepa.org\/?p=34084\" target=\"_blank\">FCC Extends FY 2021 Service Delivery Deadline<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fcc.gov\/emergency-connectivity-fund-faqs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-33388\">FCC ECF FAQ<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/e-ratepa.org\/?p=33460\" target=\"_blank\">FCC Expands Ways to Determine Unmet Needs<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1090\" src=\"https:\/\/e-ratepa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Erate-arrow.png\" alt=\"Erate-arrow\" width=\"10\" height=\"18\" \/>\u00a0 <a title=\"Other COVID-19 Relief\" href=\"https:\/\/e-ratepa.org\/?page_id=33285\">Other COVID-19 Relief<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"twitter-share\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?via=eratepenn\" class=\"twitter-share-button\" data-size=\"large\">Tweet<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In March, 2021, Congress passed a new, one-time $7.1 billion Emergency Connectivity Fund to ensure that all K-12 students, educators and library patrons have sufficient broadband for off-campus remote learning. In May 2021, the FCC issued final program regulations and the initial 45-day application window was open from June 29, 2021 &#8211; August 13, 2021 [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","template":"page-full.php","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-32310","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/e-ratepa.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/32310","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/e-ratepa.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/e-ratepa.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/e-ratepa.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/e-ratepa.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=32310"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/e-ratepa.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/32310\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/e-ratepa.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=32310"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}