Now that USAC has issued all Funding Commitment Decision Letters (FCDLs) for the Schools and Libraries Cybersecurity Pilot Program, participants are heading into their initial annual reporting cycle. USAC’s latest update also covers new payment requirements, a new sign-in portal, how to return funds, and the deadlines for appeals and waivers. Here’s what schools and libraries in the Pilot should know, and what to do next.

Your 3 action items

1. Register for the webinar Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at 3 p.m. ET: USAC’s walkthrough of the new annual report form.
2. Work out your report deadline Find the date of your first FCDL. Your due date is based on it.
3. Check your SAM.gov account Make sure it is active and linked to a valid bank account, or payments will stop.

Read the full update: Download the Cybersecurity Pilot Program Update (PDF)