Upcoming Dates
FY2025 Invoicing Deadline for Recurring Services
October 28, 2026
In most cases, October 28, 2026, is the deadline to submit an invoice or request a one-time 120-day invoice deadline extension (IDE) for FY2025 recurring services Funding Request Numbers (FRNs). To receive an IDE, your request must be made before or within 15 days of the original invoice deadline date (IDD). The deadline to submit an invoice or request an IDE applies to both applicant and service provider invoices – the FCC Form 472 (BEAR Form) and FCC Form 474 (SPI) and (eSPI)), respectively.
October 29, 2026
FY2026 FCC Form 486 Deadline
On October 29, 2026, is the deadline to file a FY2026 FCC Form 486 if your FCDL is dated on or before July 1, 2026 and your service start date is July 1, 2026. If these conditions apply to you, please certify and submit your FCC Form 486 on or before the deadline. If your FCC Form 486 is not received by the deadline, we will send an FCC Form 486 Urgent Reminder Letter to remind you that the form is due.
November 3, 2026
Eligible Services 101 Training
This webinar will review E-Rate eligible services and discuss the Eligible Services List (ESL). It is suitable for both applicants and service providers. After the presentation, we will conduct a Q&A session to help participants better understand E-Rate service eligibility. Register.
November 3, 2026
Eligible Services 101
This webinar will review E-Rate eligible services and discuss the Eligible Services List (ESL). It is suitable for both applicants and service providers. After the presentation, we will conduct a Q&A session to help participants better understand E-Rate service eligibility. Register.