Upcoming E-rate Training; FCC Extends Deadline
Deadline Extended: FY21 Non-recurring Services
For applicants with non-recurring service deadlines that expire on September 30, 2022:
The “start of service” deadline for non-recurring costs in Funding Year 2021 (7/1/2021 - 6/30/2022) has been extended by the FCC:
FROM: Sept 30, 2022
TO: Sept 30, 2023
This is a blanket extension, meaning no action is needed for applicants to receive an updated deadline. If an applicant has already filed a Form 500 to request a deadline extension, the Form may still either be approved or dismissed and considered redundant.
Beginning E-rate Training: Register Now
USAC has confirmed the E-Rate Fall 2022 Training dates for applicants and service providers to learn more about the program and how to participate. The training sessions will be virtual, and free registration for each session is now available on the Webinars page. You can also click on the links below for each session to register for that specific training.
WHO IS THIS TRAINING FOR?
First time E-rate participants Administrators E-Rate program participants at all levels and will include opportunities to ask questions. Eligible Services training will be scheduled once the FY2023 Eligible Services List is released.
E-Rate Program Overview: October 18, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. MDT
USAC will provide a high-level overview of the E-Rate application process from beginning to end, and explain basic program concepts for applicants and service providers.
E-Rate Pre-Commitment Process: October 20, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. MDT
USAC will discuss the E-Rate Pre-Commitment process. This includes how to get started, competitive bidding, applying for discounts, and Program Integrity Assurance (PIA) review.
Category Two Budgets: October 25, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. MDT
USAC will provide an overview of C2 budgets and C2 budget guidance for FY2023.
EPC Administrative Window: October 27, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. MDT
USAC will discuss the EPC Administrative Window, the period during which applicants can make updates to their profile information in the E-Rate Productivity Center (EPC), to prepare for the upcoming FCC Form 471 application filing window (Jan 2023-Mar 2023).
E-Rate Post-Commitment Process: November 3, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. MDT
USAC will discuss the E-Rate Post-Commitment Process and other post-commitment activities. Topics include starting services, the Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA), service substitutions, appeals, and more. After the presentation, we will conduct a Q&A session.
Eligible Services 101: To be announced
Daniel Vogt at SHLB Conference, Oct 12-14th!
I will be at the Schools, Health and Libraries Broadband Coalition (SHLB, or “Shelby”) in Arlington, VA October 12, 13th, and 14th! If you would like to chat with me in-person, please send me an email at dvogt@sde.idaho.gov!
If you need help with E-rate, want to learn more about Idaho’s Broadband Reimbursement Program, or need someone to do “E-rate Boot Camp” for you and your team, schedule a virtual appointment with me today!