Deadline for Emergency Connectivity Fund Applications is August 13

Schools and libraries have until 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time (EST) on August 13 to complete their applications for the Federal Communications Commission's Emergency Connectivity Fund. The program is designed to help close the digital divide by providing schools and libraries with funds to pay for the purchase of laptops and tablets, Wi-Fi hotspots, modems, routers, and broadband connections for off-campus use by students, and school staff, as well as library patrons, and is available to support off-campus learning. Even if schools have returned to in-person learning, they are eligible to apply for the funds. Interested parties may use this link to go to the application overview and requirements to apply.