*The message below is applicable to all interested in filing for E-Rate for
any FY2022 eligible services not provided by Networkmaine.*


The deadline to file an FY2022 Form 470 is fast approaching.

E-Rate applicants cannot receive any E-Rate funding without (1) a Form 470
to launch the competitive bidding process for an eligible product or
service followed by (2) a Form 471 filed no earlier than 28 days later to
request E-Rate discounts to offset a portion of the costs for that product
or service.

The last day that you can file a Form 470 and leave yourself enough time to
wait 28 days before signing a contract and still be able to file a Form 471
before the Form 471 filing window closes is February 22.

Do not wait until the last minute! Allow yourself as much time as possible
to file your Form 471.


*Upcoming E-Rate Deadlines*

*FY2022 Form 470 Deadline:* February 22, 2022

*FY2022 Form 471 Deadline:* March 22, 2022 at 11:59 PM EDT

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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