Funding Year 2020 - Funding Wave 39 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 #39 for FY2020.      

Funding Commitment Total for Idaho: $619,289.47

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 $$$
2099077129	Meridian Joint School District	142726	$309,950.88
2099077130	Meridian Joint School District	142726	$77,803.93
2099077131	Meridian Joint School District	142726	$9,351.83
2099080763	Meridian Joint School District	142726	$67,730.63
2099080771	Meridian Joint School District	142726	$154,452.20

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

Thanks,

Todd 

Reminder: FCC Form 471 Windows Opens Friday January 15, 2021

Hello Everyone, 

I want to remind everyone of the From 471 Window opening dates for Funding Year 2021. 

Opening:  Noon EST on Friday, January 15, 2021

Closing:  11:59 p.m. EDT on Thursday, March 25, 2021.

The Admin Window did close on January 13, 2021, at 11:59 p.m. EST to ensure a smoother filing process and more timely review of your applications. 

FCC Form 470 "Deadline" to file in time to complete the Form 471 is February 25, 2021. 

Happy filing!!! 

Todd 

E-Rate Training Series - Final Updated Registration

 2020-21 E-Rate Training

 

Sorry for the multiple posts on this topic and I hope this elevates the confusion. I was not aware that I did not update the registration link on the blog and then announce it. Because of this and I want to give folks as much notice as possible, I am going to postpone the training until the next week (January 19 & 21). Links are updated below.

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

 

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

• January 19, 2021:  Form 471 for Category 1

• Register

• January 21, 2021:  Form 471 for Category 2

• Register  

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

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

• Register

• April 7, 2021:  Reimbursement process

• Register

E-Rate Training Series - Updated Registration

 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 links for the last 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.

 

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

• January 19, 2021:  Form 471 for Category 1

• Register

• January 21, 2021:  Form 471 for Category 2

• Register  

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

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

• Register

• April 7, 2021:  Reimbursement process

• Register

Funding Year 2020 - Funding Wave 35 - 37 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 #35 - 37 for FY2020.      

Funding Commitment Total for Idaho: $45,019.47

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 $$
2099073880	Avery Elem School Dist 394	142758	$10,198.67
2099084242	Blackfoot School District	142586	$34,820.80

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

Thanks,

Todd