FCC Announcement on Cybersecurity Pilot Program
On January 16, 2025, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issued a public announcement revealing the faculties, libraries, and consortia which have been chosen to participate within the Cybersecurity Pilot Program. A complete of 707 candidates have been chosen to proceed with the applying course of.
Next Steps for Participants
As contributors within the Pilot Program, these candidates might want to present extra complete particulars concerning their cybersecurity experiences by means of Part 2 of the Pilot FCC Form 484.
Funding Request Submission
Once the aggressive bidding course of is concluded, contributors can submit their funding requests utilizing the Pilot FCC Form 471, which is accessible within the Cybersecurity Pilot Program Portal. The Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) will begin accepting funding requests when the applying window opens on March 18, 2025, and can proceed to take action till it closes on September 15, 2025.
Congratulations to all chosen candidates
We look ahead to supporting you all through this beneficial program.
Timeline:
- FCC Form 470 (Competitive Bidding): Opens January 17, 2025, 8:00 AM ET; closes August 18, 2025, 11:59 PM ET.
- FCC Form 471 (Request for Discounts): Opens March 18, 2025, 8:00 AM ET; closes September 15, 2025, 11:59 PM ET.
- FCC Form 484 Part 2 (Additional Cybersecurity Info): Opens January 17, 2025, 8:00 AM ET; closes September 15, 2025, 11:59 PM ET.
- Withdrawal Deadline: Participants have till July 1, 2025, to withdraw from this system with out enforcement motion.
- Reimbursement Deadlines: A one-time 90-day extension is on the market inside 90 days of the final service date.
Next steps
For extra info, see my earlier weblog K-12 Schools and Libraries: Key Insights on FCC’s $200M Cybersecurity Pilot and Cisco Simplified Solutions
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