E-Rate
Ensuring that schools and libraries across the U.S. are connected to information and resources through the internet
Upcoming Dates
FY2023 Application Filing Window
Window closes on
March 28, 2023
at 11:59:59 p.m. ET
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Manage Your Account
Access your E-Rate Productivity Center (EPC) account, submit forms, and file your invoices by logging into One Portal.
How It Works
The Schools and Libraries (E-Rate) program provides funding towards eligible services for schools and libraries.
Eligible Applicants
Public or private schools (K-12), libraries, and groups of schools and libraries (e.g., consortia, districts, systems) can apply for discounts on eligible services. See the full list.
Eligible Services
Internet access, telecommunications services, and related equipment are eligible for discounts. See the full list.
The Process
These steps will help applicants navigate the process to get funding. For service providers, please follow these steps.
Competitive Bidding
Selecting a Service Provider
Applying for Discounts
Application Review
Starting Services
Pay for discounted services
— or —
Pay for services and invoice USAC for reimbursement
Announcements
E-Rate Productivity Center (EPC) Outage Due to System Maintenance: February 5-6
Feb 1, 2023
The E-Rate Productivity Center (EPC) and the EPC training site will be unavailable from Sunday, February 5 at 7:00 p.m. ET through Monday, February 6 at 1:00 a.m. ET for monthly system maintenance. During this time, users will be unable to log in to and use EPC....
Read MoreFCC Seeking Comment: Public Notice DA 22-1315
Jan 30, 2023
The FCC is seeking comment on the use of E-Rate funds to support advanced or next-generation firewalls...
Read MoreCustomer Service Center(CSC) Open January 16
Jan 10, 2023
The CSC will be open January 16 (Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday) from 8 a.m. to 8...
Read MoreE-Rate Eligible Services List: Office Hour Webinar January 26
Dec 30, 2022
USAC will hold the E-Rate Eligible Services List Office Hour Webinar January 26 from 2 p.m. to...
Read MoreE-Rate Service Provider Selection and the FCC Form 471 Office Hour: January 24
Dec 30, 2022
USAC will hold the E-Rate Service Provider Selection and the FCC Form 471 Office Hour January 24...
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