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If you wish to subscribe to the Dear Tribal Leader Letter list, email TribalLiaison@usac.org.
Published Editions
USAC issues Dear Tribal Leader Letters for major program announcements and key updates. Below is an archived list of Dear Tribal Leader Letters organized by program.
One USAC
| 2/28/2023 |
- Tribal E-Rate Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
- New National Verifier Connection with Arizona
- First Quarter (Q1) 2023 Tribal Training with Lifeline
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| 1/27/2023 |
- Introducing USAC’s New Tribal Liaison
- New Approach to Dear Tribal Leader Letters
- New Monthly Tribal Teleconferences
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| 11/25/2020 |
- The First Dear Tribal Leader Letter
- Celebrating National Native American Heritage Month
- USAC has launched a specific Tribal Nations webpage
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Universal Service Fund Programs
Schools and Libraries (E-Rate) Program
In addition to the following Dear Tribal Leader Letters, the E-Rate program also issues a monthly E-Rate Tribal e-Newsletter.
2022
| 1/27/2022 |
3/11/2022 |
- FCC Makes It Easier for Tribal Libraries to Get E-Rate Support
- New Tribal Library Order
- Get Started: Create New Profiles for New Users and Entities
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- FCC WCB Extends the E-Rate Application Deadline for New Tribal Library Applicants
- Clarifying Tribal Library Eligibility
- Tribal Frequently Asked Questions
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Lifeline Program
2022
| 2/18/2022 |
3/9/2022 |
5/2/2022 |
5/25/2022 |
- Lifeline Program’s
2022 Tribal Training and Open Forum
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- Agenda for Lifeline’s Q1 Tribal Training
and Open Forum
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- 2022 Lifeline Program’s Tribal Feedback Initiative
- Suggested Questions to Start the Conversation
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- Lifeline Program’s 2022 Q2 Tribal Training
- Educational Resources for Tribal Consumers
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2021
| 5/6/2021 |
8/5/2021 |
10/14/2021 |
12/3/2021 |
- Lifeline’s Q2 Tribal webinar
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- Lifeline’s Q3 Tribal Webinar
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- Tribal Users Gain Access to National Verifier
- Instructions for Requesting Access
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- Shinnecock Indian Reservation Qualifies for
Lifeline Tribal Lands Benefit
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| 1/21/2021 |
2/4/2021 |
2/23/2021 |
3/3/2021 |
- Lifeline Introduces Quarterly Webinars
for Tribal Partners
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- Lifeline’s Q1 Tribal Webinar
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- Pamunkey Indian Reservation
Qualifies for Lifeline Tribal Lands Benefit
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- Follow Up to Lifeline Quarterly Tribal webinar
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2020
| 4/23/2020 |
10/15/2020 |
- Dear Tribal Stakeholder Information
- Lifeline Tribal Stakeholder Teleconference Overview
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- Dear Tribal Stakeholder Information
- The Federal Lifeline Program’s New Tribal Toolkit
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Congressional Response Programs
Affordable Connectivity Program
Important News: The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is a new federal program administered by USAC with oversight from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) that helps low-income households pay for internet service and connected devices. This long-term, $14.2 billion program was created by Congress in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, and replaced the temporary Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB) program.
2022
| 5/27/2022 |
- ACP Enhanced Tribal Benefit Information and Resources
- About the ACP
- ACP Enhanced Tribal Benefit Eligibility and ACP Tribal Lands Definition
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2021
| 4/13/2021 |
5/12/2021 |
- EBB program Enhanced Tribal Benefit Webinar
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- EBB program Launch Information
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Emergency Connectivity Fund Program
2021
| 6/14/2021 |
7/30/2021 |
9/30/2021 |
- Information Session for
Tribal Schools and Tribal Libraries
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- Resources for Tribal Applicants
- FCC FAQS on Tribal-Specific Topics
- Getting Started Information for Tribal Governments
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- ECP Program Opens
Second Application Filing Window
- Status of the First ECF Application Filing Window
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