Notices and Tasks for the Current Funding Year: FY2023 (7/1/23-6/30/24)

E-Rate Step 4: Funding Approval FY2023Next steps after filing the Form 471   Resource: Form 471 Receipt Acknowledgment Letter (RAL) Guide FY2023Prepare for PIA Review FY2023Undergo PIA Review   Resource: PIA Review Guide FY2023Watch for your funding commitment in the Funding Wave announcements   Resource: Funding Commitment Decision Letter (FCDL) Guide E-Rate Step 5: Bill Payment FY2023File a Form 486 in EPC to indicate the start of services   Resource: UPDATED FY2023 Form 486 How to Guide Constraints: cannot be filed until an FCDL has been issued Deadline: October 29, 2023 if FCDL is dated July 1, 2023 or earlier or 120 days from date of FCDL if dated after July 1, 2023 E-Rate Step 6: Filing for a Refund   Resource: Form 498 How to Guide Constraints: you cannot file a BEAR form for FY2023 until you have an approved 498ID Deadline: before first FY2023 BEAR FY2023File BEARs for reimbursements for products and services   Resource: Form 472 BEAR How to Guide Constraints: cannot be filed until a Form 486 is filed and you have an approved 498 ID Deadline: October 28, 2024

Notices and Tasks for the Next Funding Year: FY2024 (7/1/24-6/30/25)

E-Rate Step 1: Making a Plan FY2024Make a plan and choose products and services for which you will seek E-Rate funding for the next  funding year   Resource: FY2024 Eligible Services List E-Rate Step 2: Competitive Bidding Process FY2024File a Form 470 in EPC to identify desired products and services   Resource: UPDATEDFY2024 Form 470 How to Guide Deadline: February 28, 2024 is the last day to post a Form 470 in EPC or attach an RFP FY2024Next steps after filing the Form 470 FY2024Form 470 Wrap-Up Step 1: Selecting Vendors   Constraints: before selecting a vendor, you must wait at least 28 days after the date the Form 470 is filed and the date the RFP is issued, whichever is later FY2024Form 470 Wrap-Up Step 2: Signing Contracts   Constraints: before signing a contract, you must wait at least 28 days after the date the Form 470 is filed and the date the RFP is issued, whichever is later E-Rate Step 3: Applying for Funding FY2024Update your EPC Profile during the Administrative Window   Resource: UPDATEDUpdate Your EPC Profile Constraints: The Administrative Window is a designated timeframe during which applicants can update their EPC profiles for the next funding year. Profile data will be locked down after the window closes and cannot be changed. Window: October 24, 2023 - January 15, 2024 FY2024File a Form 471 in EPC to request E-Rate funding   Resource: EPC Guides for Form 471 Prep and Filing Forms for C1 and C2 Constraints: cannot be filed until 29 days after Form 470 is filed Window: January 17, 2024 (12:00 Noon EST) - March 27, 2024 (11:59 PM EDT)