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Notices and Tasks for the Previous Funding Year:
FY2020 (7/1/20-6/30/21)

FY2020File a Form 498 in EPC in preparation for receiving reimbursements via direct deposit
Note: a new form is not required for FY2020 if you previously filed one and have an approved 498 ID

Resource:	Form 498 How to Guide
Constraints:	you cannot file a BEAR form for FY2020 until you have an approved 498ID
Deadline:	before first FY2020 BEAR

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, 2021

Notices and Tasks for the Current Funding Year:
FY2021 (7/1/21-6/30/22)

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E-Rate Step 5: Bill Payment

Resource:	UPDATED FY2021 Form 486 How to Guide
Constraints:	cannot be filed until an FCDL has been issued
Deadline:	October 29, 2021 if FCDL is dated July 1, 2021 or earlier or 120 days from date of FCDL if dated after July 1, 2021

Notices and Tasks for the Next Funding Year:
FY2022 (7/1/22-6/30/23)

E-Rate Step 1: Making a Plan

FY2022Make a plan and choose products and services for which you will seek E-Rate funding for the next
funding year

Resource:

Resource:	UPDATED FY2022 Form 470 How to Guide
Deadline:	TBD until dates of FY2021 Form 471 Filing Window are announced

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

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

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For more information about the E-Rate process, see the E-Rate Application Process section or download the