FY2017 Funding Wave 8, 9, & 10 Issued

Hello Everyone,

I hope everyone enjoyed the time with family and friends this summer. While most staff are starting to return to daily responsibilities, I want to make sure you are receiving the information about your e-rate funding. USAC has released Waves 8, 9, and 10 funding commitments for FY2017. We are beginning to see a few Category 2 commitments funded. Even though not many, they are beginning to be processed. The funding breakdown for both schools and libraries are:

Combined Waves C1 and C2 Total: Schools: $497,973 and Libraries: $15,856

Category 2 Combined: Schools: $128K and Libraries: $800

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. I am beginning to see larger contract terms applications come through from PIA in addition to construction projects.

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 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

FY2017 Wave 3 Funding Commitments Issued

Hello Everyone,

On Friday June 16th, USAC released Wave 3 funding commitment wave for FY2017. All of the commitments are for Category 1 services. The total number of Idaho entities in Wave 3 is 25 (2 Libraries and 23 Schools) totaling $22,828.18.  

The next step is to log into EPC to "generate" your FCDL and file the Form 486. Unfortunately, the FY 2017 Form 486 is not yet functional in EPC.  I will communicate as soon as I have confirmation as to when this function is available. As with FY2016, no paper FCDLs are being mailed for FY 2017. 

If you were NOT included in the first three 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. 

If you have any questions, please let me know! 

Thank you, 

Todd 

FY2017 Wave 2 Funding Commitments Issued

Hello Everyone,

On Friday June 9th, USAC released Wave 2 funding commitment wave for FY2017. All of the commitments are for Category 1 services. The total number of Idaho entities are 61 (26 Libraries and 35 Schools) totaling $485,596.00.  

The next step is to log into EPC to "generate" your FCDL and file the Form 486. Unfortunately, the FY 2017 Form 486 is not yet functional in EPC.  I will communicate as soon as I have confirmation as to when this function is available. As with FY2016, no paper FCDLs are being mailed for FY 2017. 

If you were NOT included in the first two waves. it just means that your application hasn't yet been reviewed. Be watching for 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. 

If you have any questions, please let me know! 

Thank you, 

Todd 

FY 2017 Wave 1 Funding Commitments Issued!

FY 2017, Wave 1 E-rate Funding Commitments Issued!
***Form 486 Not Yet Available for FY 2017***

Hello Everyone,

On Friday May 26th, USAC released the first funding commitment wave for FY2017, which included 20 school/district entities and 38 libraries totaling $246,444.39. The next step is to log into EPC to "generate" your FCDL and file the Form 486. Unfortunately, the FY 2017 Form 486 is not yet functional in EPC.  I will communicate as soon as I have confirmation as to when this function is available. As with FY2016, no paper FCDLs are being mailed for FY 2017. 

If you were NOT included in Wave 1, it just means that your application hasn't yet been reviewed. Be watching for 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. 

If you have any questions, please let me know! 

Thank you - Todd 

FCC Form 471 Deadline is Thursday!

FY 2017 Form 471 Deadline is Thursday!

So far, 168 schools and libraries have submitted their FY 2017 Form 471s! This also means that there are still more schools and libraries that need to file before this Thursday. If you haven’t yet started the 471, please do so today! The forms, particularly Category 2 applications, can take several hours to complete. I can set up a virtual meeting and help walk you through the process if needed. If you have questions, please e-mail me!  I’m available during the evenings, too, if you need me. 

Happy Filing!