Monday, November 30, 2020

Funding Year 2020 - Funding Wave 31 Released!

 Hello Everyone,

USAC has released the weekly Funding Wave for Funding Year 2020. Congratulations to the following list of Idaho entities. The list below are those Idaho applicants who’s Funding Requests (FRN) are included in Funding Wave #31 for FY2020.


Funding Commitment Total for Idaho: $35,561.52 


To complete the Form 486, please follow the directions listed here:

Log into EPC to file the Form 486. The Form 486 is NOW available in EPC. As with FY2016 and later, no paper FCDL forms are being mailed for FY2019.


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

  • Go to your landing page

  • Look for the “Form 486” listed in the upper right corner.

  • Choose only the FRNs that are ready for filing.

  • Modify the service start date(s) as appropriate. Typically, this is July 1, 2020.

    • DO NOT put a Service Start Date prior to July 1, 2020 even if services started before.

    • If services start after July 1, 2020 please put that start date.

  • Choose the correct CIPA certification based on your situation. Be careful here to ONLY select the one that applies...not all three.

  • Review your form carefully before you certify it.

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

If you were NOT included in this wave or any previous wave, it only means your application hasn't yet been reviewed. Continue watching for an email 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. If there are concerns with your funding requests, send me an email and I can look into it and see if I can get more information.


FRNApplicant NameBENCommitted $$
2099064663Boise City Independent Dist 1142750$19,879.80
2099071083Coeur D'Alene Tribal School96068$1,281.72
2099084872Idaho Bureau Of Educational Services For The Deaf And The Blind95614$14,400.00


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


Thanks,

Todd

Monday, November 23, 2020

Funding Year 2020 - Funding Wave 30 Released!

Hello Everyone,

USAC has released the weekly Funding Wave for Funding Year 2020. Congratulations to the following list of Idaho entities. The list below are those Idaho applicants who’s Funding Requests (FRN) are included in Funding Wave #30 for FY2020.


Funding Commitment Total for Idaho: $264,724.85 


To complete the Form 486, please follow the directions listed here:

Log into EPC to file the Form 486. The Form 486 is NOW available in EPC. As with FY2016 and later, no paper FCDL forms are being mailed for FY2019.


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

  • Go to your landing page

  • Look for the “Form 486” listed in the upper right corner.

  • Choose only the FRNs that are ready for filing.

  • Modify the service start date(s) as appropriate. Typically, this is July 1, 2020.

    • DO NOT put a Service Start Date prior to July 1, 2020 even if services started before.

    • If services start after July 1, 2020 please put that start date.

  • Choose the correct CIPA certification based on your situation. Be careful here to ONLY select the one that applies...not all three.

  • Review your form carefully before you certify it.

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

If you were NOT included in this wave or any previous wave, it only means your application hasn't yet been reviewed. Continue watching for an email 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. If there are concerns with your funding requests, send me an email and I can look into it and see if I can get more information.


FRNApplicant NameBENCommitted $$
2099074564Boise City Independent Dist 1142750$264,724.85

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


Thanks,

Todd


Tuesday, November 17, 2020

Funding Year 2020 Funding Wave 28 & 29 Released!

Hello Everyone, 

USAC has released the weekly Funding Wave for Funding Year 2020. Congratulations to the following list of Idaho entities. The list below are those Idaho applicants who’s Funding Requests (FRN) are included in Funding Wave #28 & 29 for FY2020. 

Funding Commitment Total for Idaho: $669,124.41 

To complete the Form 486, please follow the directions listed here: Log into EPC to file the Form 486. The Form 486 is NOW available in EPC. As with FY2016 and later, no paper FCDL forms are being mailed for FY2019. 

Steps to take and items to pay close attention to on the 486: 
  • Go to your landing page Look for the “Form 486” listed in the upper right corner. 
  • Choose only the FRNs that are ready for filing. 
  • Modify the service start date(s) as appropriate. Typically, this is July 1, 2020. 
    • DO NOT put a Service Start Date prior to July 1, 2020 even if services started before. 
    • If services start after July 1, 2020 please put that start date. 
  • Choose the correct CIPA certification based on your situation. 
  • Be careful here to ONLY select the one that applies...not all three. 
  • Review your form carefully before you certify it. 
A funding wave will be released each week until all funds are exhausted. If you were NOT included in this wave or any previous wave, it only means your application hasn't yet been reviewed. Continue watching for an email 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. If there are concerns with your funding requests, send me an email and I can looking into it and see if I can get more information.

FRN

Applicant Name

BEN

Committed $

2099070220

Boise City Independent Dist 1

142750

$ 262,696.08

2099075409

Monticello Mon

16082243

$ 5,106.00

2099080073

Mountain View School District #244

142682

$ 30,497.82

2099078466

North Idaho Stem Charter Academy

16077319

$12,000.00

2099059266

Pinecrest Academy Of Idaho

17024139

$ 9,703.25

2099061501

Plummer-Worley Jt Sch Dist 44

142777

$ 15,673.97

2099071938

Post Falls School District 273

142778

$ 134,319.89

2099071998

Post Falls School District 273

142778

$ 11,552.40

2099072102

Post Falls School District 273

142778

$ 21,124.51

2099072149

Post Falls School District 273

142778

$ 7,102.97

2099072251

Post Falls School District 273

142778

$ 3,420.17

2099072273

Post Falls School District 273

142778

$ 3,420.17

2099072285

Post Falls School District 273

142778

$ 19,656.64

2099072317

Post Falls School District 273

142778

$ 33,601.80

2099072330

Post Falls School District 273

142778

$ 34,327.46

2099072387

Post Falls School District 273

142778

$ 44,986.32

2099036681

South Lemhi School Dist 292

142672

$ 4,469.36

2099083832

Weiser School District 431

142745

$ 15,465.60


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

 

Thanks,

Todd


Thursday, November 12, 2020

2020-21 Idaho E-Rate Training Schedule (Funding Year 2021)

 2020-21 E-Rate Training

 

The following schedule is for the virtual E-Rate series to take the place of the in-person training that has occurred in prior years. The following layout is designed to focus to align the date of the training specific to the content for the period in the E-Rate cycle. Each of the sessions will be recorded and posted to the SDE website for those who were not able to attend.


I have included a registration link for the first four trainings. Each will be an hour in length so we have discuss specific content and focus on that element.

 

I hope this training is something of value and you will take advantage of the opportunity to join in on the discussion.

 

Fall Series

  • November 18, 2020 @ 10:00 am MT:  Beginner’s E-Rate

  • November 19, 2020:  Form 470 and the Administration window (with demo)

  • December 2, 2020:  Eligible Services and Competitive Bidding for C1

  • December 3, 2020:  Eligible Equipment/Services and Competitive Bidding for C2

Winter Series (dates are subject to change and registration links will be provided)

  • January 13, 2021:  Form 471 for Category 1

  • January 14, 2021:  Form 471 for Category 2

Spring Series (dates are subject to change and registration links will be provided)

  • March 31, 2021:  Post Commitment process and Program Integrity Assurance (PIA)

  • April 7, 2021:  Reimbursement process


Wednesday, November 4, 2020

Funding Year 2020 Funding Wave 27 Released

Hello Everyone,


USAC has released the weekly Funding Wave for Funding Year 2020. Congratulations to the following list of Idaho entities. The list below are those Idaho applicants who’s Funding Requests (FRN) are included in Funding Wave #27 for FY2020.  

 

Funding Commitment Total for Idaho: $259,892.83

 

To complete the Form 486, please follow the directions listed here:

Log into EPC to file the Form 486. The Form 486 is NOW available in EPC. As with FY2016 and later, no paper FCDL forms are being mailed for FY2019.

 

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

  • Go to your landing page

  • Look for the “Form 486” listed in the upper right corner.

  • Choose only the FRNs that are ready for filing.

  • Modify the service start date(s) as appropriate. Typically, this is July 1, 2020.

    • DO NOT put a Service Start Date prior to July 1, 2020 even if services started before.

    • If services start after July 1, 2020 please put that start date.

  • Choose the correct CIPA certification based on your situation. Be careful here to ONLY select the one that applies...not all three.

  • Review your form carefully before you certify it.

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

If you were NOT included in this wave or any previous wave, it only means your application hasn't yet been reviewed. Continue watching for an email 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. If there are concerns with your funding requests, send me an email and I can look into it and see if I can get more information.

 

FRN

Applicant Name

BEN

Committed $$

2099072338

Boise City Independent Dist 1

142750

$ 59,040.00

2099072531

Boise City Independent Dist 1

142750

$ 22,350.00

2099074251

Boise City Independent Dist 1

142750

$ 163,550.00

2099059262

Doral Academy Of Idaho

17024137

$ 13,889.73

2099059082

Pinecrest Academy Of Idaho

17024139

$ 1,063.10

 

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

 

Thanks,

Todd