FY2017 Funding Wave 6 & 7 Issued

Hello Everyone,

I hope everyone is still enjoying the summer and trying to stay cool while the temps are in the triple digits in most areas throughout Idaho. USAC has released both Wave 6 & 7 funding commitments for FY2017. The funding breakdown for both schools and libraries are:

Wave 6: Schools: $508,605 and Libraries: $85,810

Wave 7: Schools: $576,032 and Libraries: $4,572

The next step is to log into EPC to "generate" your FCDL and file the Form 486. The FY 2017 Form 486 is NOW available in EPC. As with FY2016, no paper FCDL forms are being mailed for FY 2017.

If you were NOT included in these first sets of waves, it only means your application hasn't yet been reviewed. Continue watching for an e-mail for notification that your PIA questions are available in EPC. As soon as the questions are answered, you'll likely be in an upcoming funding wave.

A funding wave will be released each week until all funds are exhausted.

Steps to take and items to pay close attention to on the 486:

1. Do not check every box on the form – read the text next to each checkbox first.
2. Choose only the FRNs that are ready for filing.
3. Modify the service start date(s) as appropriate.
4. Choose the correct CIPA certification based on your situation.
5. Review your form carefully before you certify it.

For more detail on these items, please visit USAC’s news brief site http://www.usac.org/sl/tools/news-briefs/Default.aspx

Please let me know if there are any questions on your funding of Form 486.

Happy Summer and stay cool!

Thank you,
Todd

FY2017 Wave 4&5 Issued and Form 486 is Now Available!

Hello Everyone,

I hope everyone is having a good summer and trying to spend some quality time time with family and friends.

On Friday June 23rd and 30th, USAC released Wave 4 & 5 funding commitments for FY2017. All commitments are for Category 1 services totaling $725,289.   

The next step is to log into EPC to "generate" your FCDL and file the Form 486. The FY 2017 Form 486 is NOW available in EPC. As with FY2016, no paper FCDLs are being mailed for FY 2017.

The recent USAC News Brief indicated it would be a few weeks until the 486 is available, but it is available to complete now if have received your FCDL.

If you were NOT included in these first sets of waves, it only means your application hasn't yet been reviewed. Continue watching for an e-mail for notification that your PIA questions are available in EPC. As soon as the questions are answered, you'll likely be in an upcoming funding wave.

A funding wave will be released each week until all funds are exhausted.

Steps to take and items to pay close attention to on the 486:

1. Do not check every box on the form – read the text next to each checkbox first.
2. Choose only the FRNs that are ready for filing.
3. Modify the service start date(s) as appropriate.
4. Choose the correct CIPA certification based on your situation.
5. Review your form carefully before you certify it.

For more detail on these items, please visit USAC’s news brief site http://www.usac.org/sl/tools/news-briefs/Default.aspx

If you have any questions, please let me know!

Happy Summer and stay cool!

Thank you,
Todd