In view of outstanding demand and the recent spike in coronavirus cases, the FCC will open a second application filing window for schools and libraries to request funding from the roughly $2 billion Emergency Connectivity Fund Program's<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fcc.gov%2Femergency-connectivity-fund&data=04%7C01%7CNorrisS2%40michigan.gov%7Ca3b741486b5d4d3200e808d973ba31d3%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637668065793991255%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=6xBNk7HlnBZOHPyBdNS4ZSeA53um%2BIQ33tDJSZbwSWw%3D&reserved=0> funds remaining for connected devices and broadband connections for off-campus use by students, school staff, and library patrons for the current 2021-22 school year. The second window will open on September 28 and run until October 13. Eligible schools and libraries will be able to apply for financial support to purchase eligible equipment and services for students, school staff and library patrons with unmet needs. [Sonya Schryer Norris Library Consultant Library of Michigan, MDE 517-335-1498]
