Upcoming Dates

September 16, 2026

Association for Rural and Small Libraries Conference

Association for Rural and Small Libraries Conference (Montgomery, Alabama) from September 16-19, 2026. Event link.

September 24, 2026

E-Rate In-Person Training: Washington DC

USAC is coming to an event near you. E-Rate experts will provide training, discuss program updates, and answer questions from new and experienced participants in Washington, D.C., on September 24, 2026, at the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) headquarters, 45 L Street, N.E., Washington, C. (view agenda). Please note that there is limited seating for this venue. Register.

Once you click Reserve a spot on the registration page, you will have the option to indicate in-person or virtual attendance. The training will also be available live on the FCC’s YouTube.  You won’t be able to ask questions if you are tuning in to the webcast, but you can submit questions in advance when you register.

September 30, 2026

FY2025: Service Delivery Deadline Extensions

The E-Rate deadline for delivery and installation of non-recurring services (e.g., installations, equipment) is September 30 following the close of the funding year. For FY2025, the deadline for non-recurring services, other than special construction, is Wednesday, September 30, 2026 (the deadline for FY2025 special construction requests was June 30, 2026, the end of the funding year).

October 1, 2026

Category Two Budgets

In this applicant-focused presentation, USAC will provide an overview of C2 budgets and C2 budget guidance for the FY2026-2030 C2 budget cycle. After the presentation, we will conduct a Q&A session (remember to submit any questions when you register). This webinar is intended for program participants of all experience levels. Register