CONGRESSMAN GONZALEZ ANNOUNCES HELP FOR LOCAL SCHOOLS, LIBRARIES TO BOOST BROADBAND
Subject to Final FCC Approval, Texas Could Receive up to $496,488,916.30 Million Authorized by the American Rescue Plan for broadband and internet services Local Schools and Libraries Can Apply for Additional Funds Now through October 13th
McAllen, Texas— Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) announced that schools and libraries can apply for additional funding from the American Rescue Plan to enhance broadband internet services now through October 13, 2021. Local schools and libraries can learn more about eligibility and apply HERE.
Texas already applied for $496,488,916.30 million from the Emergency Connectivity Fund during the first application filing period this summer. The FCC expects to grant up to the full request pending a final review of those applications. Now, due to high interest in the program and additional funding still available, the FCC has opened a second application filing window for Texas to request additional funds until October 13, 2021.
Funding for the Emergency Connectivity Fund was made possible by the American Rescue Plan Congressman Gonzalez helped pass earlier this year.
"Now more than ever, reliable broadband is essential for learning," said Congressman Gonzalez. "I strongly encourage local schools and libraries to take advantage of this program to provide our students with the tools they need for success."
Click here to learn more about the FCC's Emergency Connectivity Fund.
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