The workshop below is a fee-based opportunity but since there is so much information out there I still thought it worth pushing out to the library community. LM is also continuing to offer additional webinars over the summer about connectivity funding but some of you may want to have alternatives or additional chances to hear about funds. Please see below from SHLB. sdw [Special Workshop: E-rate Emergency Connectivity Fund]<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fshlb.us12.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3Db8f06a885587335ee5c6b1717%26id%3D996d43dca4%26e%3D65b30f4897&data=04%7C01%7Cwhites29%40michigan.gov%7C269c6a29f0154d8c66df08d925e7c5c5%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637582501298544939%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=ju%2FHX8D87Vr9X%2BOS0XuHsb4RcBFGngjyxjFNOlBoA2c%3D&reserved=0> Agenda Finalized for Special Workshop: E-rate Emergency Connectivity Fund The SHLB Coalition's E-rate Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF) virtual workshop is one week away, so we're writing to share the final agenda. Take a look at the outline below, and keep reading for additional details! 1:00 p.m. ET Welcome and Introductions Jump to Section 1:15 p.m. ET Overview of ECF Legislation Jump to Section 1:25 p.m. ET Overview of ECF FCC Order Jump to Section 2:10 p.m. ET Breakout Sessions Schools Libraries Jump to Section Vendors 3:35 p.m. ET Comparing the ECF to the Emergency Broadband Benefit, and other federal broadband programs Jump to Section Register Now<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fshlb.us12.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3Db8f06a885587335ee5c6b1717%26id%3Df7cbe23ed5%26e%3D65b30f4897&data=04%7C01%7Cwhites29%40michigan.gov%7C269c6a29f0154d8c66df08d925e7c5c5%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637582501298554895%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=JDGAtRVDu061xgQcj%2FEhB8gUG0i4xyOZYZZLzMPa3r4%3D&reserved=0> We look forward to seeing you virtually on June 9, 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. ET! 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