*** Note that the below information only applies to entities that file their own E-Rate forms. If you only participate in E-Rate as a member of the Networkmaine Consortium and do not file for any additional E-Rate funding, then you do not need to complete these steps. ***
FY2018 Form 486
After receiving a Funding Commitment Decision Letter (FCDL) for a Funding Request Number (FRN), this form is the next step to be completed in order to request E-Rate reimbursements. The Form 486 notifies USAC that services have started and that invoicing for the E-Rate discount portion of those services can begin, and also certifies the entity's CIPA compliance.
Every FRN on every Form 471 for which you receive an FCDL must be included on a Form 486.
As your various FRNs are likely to appear in different funding waves, you may very well end up with different Form 486 deadlines. Keep track of the deadline for each FRN because if your Form 486 is late, USAC will deduct a portion of your approved funding.
Deadlines:
For those FRNs in the early FY2018 funding waves dated prior to July 1 (assuming services start on July 1):
October 29, 2018
For those FRNs with an FCDL dated July 1 or later:
120 days after the date of the FCDL or the start of services (whichever is later)
FY2017 BEARs
Any outstanding BEARs to request reimbursement for bills paid for 2017-2018 products and services also need to be filed. Depending on how often you file, this could be BEARs for the entire year, or just the last quarter or last month. You can check in with me if you are not sure how much you have remaining in undisbursed FY2017 funds.
Deadline: October 28, 2018
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Anne Perloff
Maine State E-Rate Coordinator for Schools
Networkmaine, University of Maine System US:IT
Phone: 207-581-3584
Mail:
Networkmaine
5752 Neville Hall, Rm 255
Orono, ME 04469-5752