How It Works

The Schools and Libraries (E-Rate) program provides funding towards eligible services for schools and libraries.

Eligible Applicants

Public or private schools (K-12), libraries, and groups of schools and libraries (e.g., consortia, districts, systems) can apply for discounts on eligible services. See the full list.

Eligible Services

Internet access, telecommunications services, and related equipment are eligible for discounts. See the full list.

The Process

These steps will help applicants navigate the process to get funding. For service providers, please follow these steps.

1

Competitive Bidding

2

Selecting a Service Provider

3

Applying for Discounts

4

Application Review

5

Starting Services

6

Pay for discounted services
— or —
Pay for services and invoice USAC for reimbursement

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Announcements

Open Data Webinar Part 2: Creating Reports and Visualizations

This follow-up webinar to the Open Data Overview (Webinar 1) dives more deeply into using E-Rate's tools. Participants can expect tangible examples on how to create custom reports and visuals for an enhanced program experience. To be successful in this webinar, you should have attended Webinar 1....

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Open Data Webinar Part 1: Open Data Overview

Enhance your E-Rate program experience with Open Data, USAC’s data sharing platform. This webinar is the first...

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2025 In-Person E-Rate Training

E-Rate experts will provide training, discuss program updates, and answer questions from new and experienced participants. Registration...

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FCC Form 470 and the Competitive Bidding Process Webinar

This webinar will provide E-Rate participants with information on how to file the FCC Form 470 and...

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Service Providers: File any SPACs for Prior Years

If you haven’t already filed your FCC Form 473 (SPAC) for FY2024 and earlier, the deadline to...

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