Upcoming Dates
E-Rate Pre-Commitment Process: Question & Answer (Q&A) Session
February 19, 2026
On Thursday, February 19, 2026, from 2 pm to 3 p.m. ET, the E-Rate subject matter experts will answer questions about the competitive bidding process, Category Two budgets, and the Eligible Services List. Register.
This is recommended for applicants and service providers of all E-Rate experience levels. Materials to review before the session include:
- E-Rate Pre-Commitment Process Webinar
- Filing the FCC Form 470 and the Competitive Bidding Process Webinar
- FCC Form 470 Services Guiding Statements Table (FY2025-2026)
February 25, 2026
FY2024 Invoicing Deadline for Recurring Services
Applicants and service providers must certify their invoices or ask for an invoice deadline extension by February 25, 2026 for FY2024 recurring services, if the applicant or service provider requested and received an invoice deadline extension of the original October 28, 2025 invoice deadline. Applicants and service providers must certify their invoices by this date, as USAC cannot grant a second invoice deadline extension.
March 4, 2026
Last Day to File the FY2026 FCC Form 470
Wednesday, March 4, 2026, is the last day that you can submit and certify an FY 2026 FCC Form 470 and still wait the required minimum 28-day period.
April 1, 2026
Funding Year 2026 FCC Form 471 Application Filing Window Closes
The Funding Year (FY) 2026 FCC Form 471 application filing window will close on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. E.T.