FCC Announces Application Filing Window for Cybersecurity Pilot Program

The Federal Communications Commission Form 484 application filing window for the Schools and Libraries Cybersecurity Pilot Program will open on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 8 a.m. E.T., and close on Friday, November 1,
2024 at 11:59 p.m. E.T. During the application filing window, eligible schools, libraries, and consortia comprised of eligible schools and libraries, can apply to participate in the three-year, $200 million Pilot Program by completing Part 1 of the FCC Form 484, available through the Universal Service Administrative Company’s (USAC’s) E-Rate Productivity Center (EPC) system via its website. Applicants selected to participate in the Pilot Program can request and receive support to defray the costs of eligible cybersecurity services and equipment.