Funding Year 2025 Filing Window
January 15, 2025 – March 26, 2025
This page provides Schools and Libraries (E-Rate) program applicants with information about the Funding Year (FY) 2025 application filing window.
The FY2025 application filing window will close March 26, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.
FCC Form 470
The application process begins with competitive bidding. This is a formal process to identify and request the products and services you need so that potential service providers can review your requests and submit bids. To requests bids for service, applicants certify an FCC Form 470 in the E-Rate Productivity Center (EPC).
Deadline: The FCC Form 470 must be certified in EPC at least 28 days before the close of the filing window for the funding year in which services are requested. Wednesday, February 26, 2025 is the last date that you can submit and certify an FY 2025 FCC Form 470 and still wait the required minimum 28-day period before submitting and certifying your FY 2025 FCC Form 471 by March 26, 2025, the last date of the FY 2025 application filing window.
FCC Form 471
After you close your competitive bidding process, you can evaluate the bids received and choose the bid that is the most cost-effective. To apply for program discounts, applicants file an FCC Form 471 in EPC to provide USAC with information about the services they are requesting and the discount(s) for which they are eligible.
Deadline: The FCC Form 471 must be certified on or before 11:59 p.m. ET, on the date that the filing window closes. Applications filed after this date will be considered out-of-window. Wednesday, March 26, 2025 is the last date of the FY 2025 application filing window.
Questions?
The E-Rate program team is here to help you every step of the way. Contact us with your questions.
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