Application Window for Schools and Libraries Cybersecurity Pilot Program Opens on September 17

20554 Office of Native Affairs and Policy From: Native Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2024 3:49 PM Subject: Application Window for Schools and Libraries Cybersecurity Pilot Program Opens on September 17 On September 4, 2024, the FCC released a Public Notice announcing the filing window for eligible schools and libraries to submit the FCC Form 484 Part 1 to apply to participate in. [...] Tribal schools and libraries may apply for the Pilot Program and the FCC will prioritize Tribal and low income applicants during the selection process. [...] Applicants that are selected to participate in the Pilot Program will be required to submit more detailed information in Part 2 of the form, and can request support for eligible cybersecurity services and equipment during the Pilot Program FCC Form 471 application filing window in 2025. [...] About the Cybersecurity Pilot Program Modeled after the Connected Care Pilot Program, the Pilot Program will make $200 million in Universal Service Fund support available to participating schools and libraries to defray the costs of eligible cybersecurity services and equipment. [...] Pilot Program Eligibility Schools, libraries, and consortia of eligible schools and libraries that meet the E-Rate program’s eligibility requirements may apply to participate in the Pilot Program.