Hi folks!
I wanted to let you all know about some important dates regarding E-Rate and the FY23 (fiscal year 23-24) filing window. We now have deadlines for the FCC form 470, FCC Form 471, and the EPC Administrative
Window. Here they are!
The E-Rate Productivity Center (EPC) Administrative Window will close January 16.
Update your E-Rate Productivity Center (EPC) profile by January 16, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. ET to ensure a smoother filing process and more timely review of your applications. You will not be able to make changes to your organization’s profile in EPC after that
date.
The Funding Year (FY)
2023 FCC Form 471 application filing window opens on Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at 12:00 noon ET and closes on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. ET.
*Remember, you must wait 28 days after filing the FCC Form 470 before you can file the FCC Form 471.*
Tuesday, February 28, 2023 is the last date that applicants can certify an FCC Form 470
and still have time to wait the required 28 days and certify their FCC Form 471 before the application filing window closes on March 28, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. ET.
For helpful infographics, the most current Eligible Services List (FY23) and other helpful information/links regarding the E-Rate process, please remember to check out the
E-Rate Libguide page (password is
tnlibguides). I update this page as new information comes out, so please be sure to check it for the most recent information.
I’ll be sending out further details regarding filing the 470 as well as the
Low Cost High Speed Internet filing option (CABIO), which could exempt you from having to file an FCC Form 470, in a separate message soon. For now, you have the important deadlines of which to be aware!
Additionally, if you are interested in attending some of USAC’s live training events regarding the upcoming filing window, you can register for webinars
here.
Happy New Year!
Liz
Liz Thigpen Schreck | Director
Ocoee River Regional Library
State E-rate Coordinator for Public Libraries
Office of Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett
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