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.
RemindersIf 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.