The Eligible Services List for Funding Year 2021 has been released (see
attached). There are no significant changes to the list from FY2020.

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 in EPC
using the Eligible Services List as a guideline for the products and
services that are eligible for E-Rate funding.

If you have an expiring contract or want to request E-Rate for new products
or services for FY2021 (July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022):

   - The deadline to file your FY2021 Form 470 is 28 days before the
   closing of the yet to be announced FY2021 Form 471 filing window.
   - I anticipate that this window will open in January 2021, but do not
   wait until the last minute. You want to make sure that you have ample time
   after the posting of your Form 470 to wait 28 days and make a decision
   without being up against the wall of the closing of the 471 window.
   - 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 through June 30, 2022:

   - You do not need to file a new FY2021 Form 470 for those specific
   services covered by the existing Form 470, but you will of course need to
   file an FY2021 Form 471.
   - Any additional products and services would require a new Form 470 and
   Form 471.

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Anne Perloff
Maine State E-Rate Coordinator for Schools
Networkmaine, University of Maine System US: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