Upcoming Dates
EPC Administrative Window Webinar
October 24, 2024
On October 24, 2024, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. E.T. USAC will discuss the EPC Administrative Window – the period during which applicants can make updates to their EPC profile information to prepare for the upcoming FCC Form 471 application filing window. We will discuss how to update your EPC profiles, FY2025 Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) changes, and some Administrative Window best practices. After the presentation, we will conduct a Q&A session. Register.
October 28, 2024
FY2023 Invoicing Filing Deadline for Recurring Services
October 28, 2024 is the deadline to file an invoice or to request an invoice deadline extension (IDE) for most Funding Year (FY) 2023 recurring services Funding Request Numbers (FRNs). This invoice filing deadline applies to both applicant and service provider invoices – the FCC Form 472 (Billed Entity Applicant Reimbursement (BEAR Form)) and the FCC Form 474 (Service Provider Invoice (SPI) and (eSPI)), respectively.
October 28, 2024
FY2024 FCC Form 486 Deadline Reminder
October 28, 2024 is the deadline to file an FY2024 FCC Form 486 if your FCDL is dated on or before July 1, 2024 and your service start date is July 1, 2024. If these conditions apply to you, please submit and certify your FCC Form 486 on or before this deadline.
October 29, 2024
In-Person E-Rate Training in Fayetteville, Arkansas
At this in-person event, E-Rate experts will provide training and discuss program updates. There will be time at the end of the sessions for USAC to answer questions from both new and experienced participants. Each session will cover the E-Rate program lifecycle beginning with the opening of the EPC Administrative Window, running a competitive bidding process, applying for funding, and invoicing for approved equipment and services. Attendees must have pre-registered in order to attend.
October 29, 2024 from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Central Time in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Register.
October 31, 2024
Fall Training: E-Rate Post Commitment Process
On October 31, 2024, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. E.T. USAC will discuss the applicant’s roles and responsibilities in the E-Rate Post-Commitment process and other post-commitment activities including filing the FCC Form 486, the Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA), service substitutions, commitment adjustments, appeals, and more. After the presentation, we will conduct a Q&A session. Register.
November 7, 2024
Fall Training: Invoicing
On November 7, 2024, from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. E.T. This webinar is designed to help E-Rate program participants (applicants and service providers) understand the invoicing process. Topics for the invoicing webinar will include the steps necessary to prepare for invoicing, filing an FCC Form 498, filing invoicing forms FCC Form 472 (BEAR) and FCC Form 474 (SPI), the invoicing review process, Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections (BMIC) as it relates to invoicing, record keeping, and Open Data. This session will not cover the new Invoicing functionality in EPC. Register.