*For all those who wish to apply for E-Rate on their own for Funding Year
2023 (meaning filing for E-Rate for products and services other than those
that Networkmaine provides its members):*
*The FY2023 Form 471 Filing Window is now open and you can begin working on
your form in EPC.*
*Frequently Asked Questions*
*Does this apply to me?*
Do you want to request E-Rate funding for any FY2023 (July 1, 2023 - June
30, 2024) eligible products and services not provided by Networkmaine? *If
so*, then *YES*!
*Can I file an FY2023 Form 471 now for new products and services that I
want to purchase?*
Question: Have you posted an FY2023 Form 470?
- *If no*, then *DO THAT FIRST*! And file it *SOON*! The last day to
file an FY2023 Form 470 is February 28, 2023.
- *If yes BUT the 28 day competitive bidding waiting period has NOT
elapsed* (28 days from the date you posted a Form 470 or uploaded an RFP
or an RFP amendment, whichever is later), then *SIT TIGHT*! Wait the 28
days before signing a contract and filing your FY2023 Form 471.
- *If yes AND if the 28 day competitive bidding waiting period HAS
elapsed AND you have signed your contract,* then *YES*! You can log into
EPC now and get the ball rolling on your Form 471.
- Suggestion: Enter your contract into the Contracts Module before
beginning your Form 471. If your FY2023 Form 471 includes a contracted
service (which is required for most applications), the form must
refer to a
contract that has been entered and saved in the Contracts Module
and it is
easier to complete this step before beginning your form. Instructions for
creating a contract record in EPC are attached.
*Can I file an FY2023 Form 471 now if I have an ongoing multi-year
contract?*
Question: Is this Form 471 a funding request that is part of an ongoing
multi-year contract signed as a result of a Form 470 competitively bid in a
prior funding year?
- *If yes*, then *YES*! No new Form 470 is required for these services
as long as the existing E-Rate vetted contract runs at least through June
30, 2024. You can log into EPC now and file your Form 471.
- *If no* (you have a contract but there was never a Form 470 posted for
it), then *NO*! All Form 471 funding requests must be for products and
services that were included on a Form 470 and competitively bid according
to E-Rate rules.
*Where can I get help?*
Due to file size, I will be sending separate emails with Category 1 and
Category 2 step-by-step guides for filing a Form 471.
The Contracts Module guide is attached to this email.
The Networkmaine E-Rate Resources website (http://erate.networkmaine.net/)
also has these guides as well as additional guides and guidance of various
types.
Feel free to call or email me with any questions.
*Upcoming E-Rate Deadlines*
*FY2023 Form 470 Deadline: *February 28, 2023
*FY2023 Form 471 Application Filing Window: *Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at
12:00 Noon ET – Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at 11:59 PM ET
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Anne Perloff
Maine State E-Rate Coordinator for Schools
Networkmaine, University of Maine System UMS:IT
Web: erate.networkmaine.net
Email: [log in to unmask]
Phone: 207-581-3584
Mail:
Networkmaine
5752 Neville Hall, Room 255
Orono, ME 04469-5752
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