The Eligible Services List for Funding Year 2023 has now been released (see
attached).

To apply for any E-Rate that is not arranged by Networkmaine, you must
first launch a competitive bidding process by filing a Form 470 for that
funding year using the Eligible Services List as a guideline for the
products and services that are eligible for E-Rate funding.

*Reminders*

If you have an *expiring contract* or want to request E-Rate for *new
products or services* for FY2023 (July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024):

   - The deadline to file your FY2023 Form 470 is 28 days before the
   closing of the yet to be announced FY2023 Form 471 filing window (TBD but
   expected to open in January and close in March).
   - The Administrative Window for making changes to your EPC profile and
   setting Category 2 Budget numbers will close just before the Form 471
   Window opens.

If you previously filed a Form 470 that resulted in an *ongoing multi-year
contract* that extends at least through June 30, 2024:

   - You do not need to file a new FY2023 Form 470 for those specific
   services covered by the existing Form 470 and the resulting contract, but
   you will still need to file an FY2023 Form 471 to request the desired
   funding for that funding year.
   - Any additional products and services would require both a new FY2023
   Form 470 and FY2023 Form 471.

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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