If you’re aware of any schools or libraries who are interested in applying for federal funding through the FCC’s Cybersecurity Pilot Program, let them know that the Commission announced this week that the application period for the $200 million program opens on September 17th. Awardees may use the proceeds to defray the costs associated with cyber services and equipment and have until November 1st to apply. In other FCC news, the Commission issued the agenda for its September open meeting and the schedule includes consideration of a Report and Order that would bolster current FCC rules on blocking and robocall mitigation in key areas, including expanding requirements to block calls based on reasonable do-not originate lists and by creating new financial penalties for carriers who fail to protect consumers from illegal calls. The meeting is scheduled for September 26th.