E-RATE
E-RATE
ABOUT E-RATE
E-RATE provides discounts to assist schools and libraries in Arizona and throughout the United States with obtaining affordable telecommunications services and Internet access. Four service categories are eligible for funding: Telecommunications, Internet Access, Internal Connections, and Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections.
The E-Rate Program supports connectivity – the conduit or pipeline for communications using telecommunications services and/or the Internet.
E-RATE provides discounts to assist schools and libraries in Arizona and throughout the United States with obtaining affordable telecommunications services and Internet access. Four service categories are eligible for funding: Telecommunications, Internet Access, Internal Connections, and Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections.
The E-Rate Program supports connectivity – the conduit or pipeline for communications using telecommunications services and/or the Internet. Applicants for E-rate funding are responsible for providing additional resources, such as end-user equipment (computers, telephones), software, professional development, security, and other elements that are necessary to effectively make use of that connectivity.
E-Rate Submission Dates
- February 22, 2022 – FY2022 Form 470 Certification Deadline — CLOSED
- Last date that applicants can certify an FCC Form 470 and still have time to wait the required 28 days and certify their FCC Form 471 before the application filing window closes on March 22 at 11:59 p.m. ET.
- March 22, 2022 – FY2022 Filing Window Closes — CLOSED
- The Funding Year (FY) 2022 FCC Form 471 application filing window closes on March 22 at 11:59 p.m. EDT
Visit the USAC E-Rate Calendar
Apply through the FCC E-Rate Program
The FCC’s E-Rate program makes telecommunications and information services more affordable for schools and libraries. With funding from the Universal Service Fund, E-Rate provides discounts for telecommunications, Internet access, and internal connections to eligible schools and libraries.
The ongoing proliferation of innovative digital learning technologies and the need to connect students, teachers and consumers to jobs, life-long learning, and information have led to a steady rise in demand for bandwidth in schools and libraries. In recent years, the FCC refocused E-Rate from legacy telecommunications services to broadband, with a goal to significantly expand Wi-Fi access. These steps to modernize the program are helping E-Rate keep pace with the need for increased Internet access. Learn more about modernization of the E-Rate program.
Arizona State Library E-Rate Site
USAC – Universal Service Administrative Co.
As an independent not-for-profit designated by the FCC, USAC administers the Universal Service Fund (USF). The USF is almost $10 billion and is available annually thanks to the companies and institutions that make universal service possible.
Visit the various financial assistance programs provided by USAC here.
Applicants for E-rate funding are responsible for providing additional resources, such as, end-user equipment (computers, telephones), software, professional development, and other elements that are necessary to effectively make use of that connectivity.
