Upcoming Dates
FY2022 Application Filing Window
Window closes on
March 22, 2022
at 11:59:59 p.m. EDT
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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
Legacy System Outage Due to System Maintenance: January 20
Jan 19, 2022
The Schools and Libraries (E-Rate) Program legacy systems will be unavailable on January 20, 2022 from 6:00 p.m. through 10:00 p.m. ET for system maintenance.
During this time, users will be unable to file invoices, file FCC Form 473 (SPAC Form), and use some of the search tools. The BEAR training...
Read MoreCertain USAC Customer Service Centers Closed – Monday, January 17, 2022
Jan 12, 2022
In observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, the customer service centers for E-Rate, Emergency Connectivity Fund, High Cost, Rural Health Care,...
Read MoreE-Rate Tribal Special Announcement
Jan 12, 2022
Special Announcement: On January 6, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced that it will consider a Report and Order at the January 27 open...
Read MoreFunding Year (FY) 2022 Window Opens on January 12, 2022
Jan 11, 2022
The FY2022 application filing window will open at noon ET on Wednesday, January 12, 2022...
Read MoreE-Rate News Brief Issued
Jan 10, 2022
Special Edition E-Rate News Brief – 2022 Training Announcement
A special edition issue of the...
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