Uncertain Future for Federal Ed Tech Funding Program Doesn't Deter Applicants

THE Journal: Nine in 10 E-rate applicants intend to continue applying for funding in the future, even as the program faces an uncertain future. Eight in 10 consider the program "vital" to their organization's internet connectivity goals. A similar number reported that they have faster internet because of E-rate. However, people would like the processes to be easier for applying and getting their money. While most E-rate recipients believe that the program is accomplishing the FCC goal of providing affordable access to broadband (81 percent) and cost-effectiveness (63 percent), more disagree than agree that the application and invoice review processes are "fast, simple and efficient" (44 percent vs. 35 percent).

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