Upcoming Dates
E-Rate In-Person Training: Washington DC
September 24, 2026
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
October 15, 2026
EPC Administrative Window Training
The EPC Administrative Window webinar will be on October 15, 2026 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. ET. USAC will discuss the EPC Administrative Window – the period during which applicants can make updates to their EPC profile information to prepare for the upcoming FCC Form 471 application filing window. We will discuss how to update your EPC profiles, and some Administrative Window best practices. After the presentation, we will conduct a Q&A session. Register.
October 21, 2026
EPC Administrative Window Open
The administrative window will open Wednesday, October 21, 2026 and will close shortly before the FY2027 FCC Form 471 application filing window opens in early 2027. After this time, applicant profiles will be locked, and you will not be able to make changes to your profile information.
October 28, 2026
FY2025 Invoicing Deadline for Recurring Services
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.