Reminder: Next Week's February 25 Invoicing Deadline

Reminder: Next Week's February 25 Invoicing Deadline

In the April 1, 2020, COVID Order (DA 20-364), the FCC extended the deadline to submit invoices that were originally due on October 28, 2020 – which includes many FY2019 recurring service and special construction Funding Request Numbers (FRNs) – to February 25, 2021. The Order allows program participants to request a 30-day extension if more time is needed due to the pandemic.

Program participants who did not already request an extension are also eligible to request a single 120-day extension of the February 25 deadline.

You can refer to the COVID Order and the January 29 SL News Brief for more information.

As you may recall, February 25, 2021 is the last day to post a FCC Form 470 for FY2021. Here it the link to that post: 

My Blog Post

Please let me know if you have any questions regarding this information. 

Thanks, 

Todd 

Funding Year 2020 - Funding Wave 42 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 #42 for FY2020.      

Funding Commitment Total for Idaho: $7,398.34

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 $$
2099074636	Clark County School Dist 161	142658	$2,790.34
2099074692	Clark County School Dist 161	142658	$2,880.00
2099078535	Clark County School Dist 161	142658	$1,728.00

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

Thanks,

Todd 

FY2021 FCC Form 470 Deadline is February 25, 2021

Hello Everyone,

I want to remind everyone who is still planning and preparing to file a FCC Form 470 for Funding Year 2021 of the upcoming deadline. In order to fulfill the E-Rate requirement of posting a Form 470 for a minimum of 28 days, the last day to post a 470 in time to file a Form 471 is February 25, 2021. Please try and do everything possible to not wait until the last day because this leaves no room for error. 

Funding Year 2021 Deadlines:  

• FCC Form 471 Window closes March 25, 2021
• Last day to post a Form 470 is February 25, 2021

I am available for assistance in this process. 

Thanks, 

Todd 

Funding Year 2020 - Funding Wave 40 & 41 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 #40 & 41 for FY2020.      

Funding Commitment Total for Idaho: $502,455.72

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 $$
2099076517	Meridian Joint School District	142726	$36,360.00
2099076518	Meridian Joint School District	142726	$443,055.72
2099076520	Meridian Joint School District	142726	$7,272.00
2099075424	Teton County School Dist 401	142656	$15,768.00

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

Thanks,

Todd