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.