E-Rate Calendars
FY2025
| FY2025 |
| Activity |
Date |
| Funding Year begins |
July 1, 2025 |
| Form 486 deadline |
If FCDL is dated July 1, 2025 or earlier: October 29, 2025
If FCDL is dated July 2, 2025 or later: 120 days from date of FCDL |
| Funding Year ends |
June 30, 2026 |
| BEAR / SPI deadline |
Recurring services: October 28, 2026
Non-recurring services and one-time purchases: January 28, 2027 |
FY2026
| FY2026 |
| Activity |
Date |
| FY2026 Form 470 available |
July 1, 2025 |
| FY2026 Admin Window |
October 15, 2025 - January 16, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET |
| FY2026 Form 471 Filing Window |
January 21, 2026 12:00 PM ET - April 1, 2026 11:59 PM ET |
| Last day to post a Form 470 |
March 4, 2026 |
| Funding Year begins |
July 1, 2026 |
| Funding Year ends |
June 30, 2027 |
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