Upcoming Dates
The last day to receive recurring services for FY2023
June 30, 2024
If the same service provider will continue to provide your recurring service after June 30, you must use the Funding Request Number (FRN) approved for FY2024 when you are invoicing for recurring services that start on or after July 1, 2024.
June 30, 2024
Request a Service Delivery Deadline Extension by June 30, 2024
To be eligible for E-Rate program discounts for special construction charges, special construction must be completed in time for the fiber to be lit or to be in use by the end of the relevant funding year (i.e., June 30, 2024 for FY2023). This applies to leased lit fiber, leased dark fiber, or a self-provisioned network involving another technology. If this June 30 deadline is not met and you have not received an extension, the special construction charges will not be eligible for support under program rules and a waiver will be needed from the FCC.
If you sought support for special construction related to leased lit fiber, leased dark fiber, or self-provisioned networks for FY2023, you may request a one-year extension of the June 30 deadline by demonstrating that construction was unavoidably delayed due to weather or other reasons, or by the late issuance of an FCDL. You must demonstrate that the reason or reasons have unavoidably delayed special construction in a manner that prevents the fiber from being lit (or a self-provisioned network using another technology to be in use) by the June 30 deadline.
Applicants must file an FCC Form 500 by June 30, 2024 to request this one-year extension. Go to FAQS: Eligible Fiber Services for additional information regarding deadlines and extensions in relation to non-recurring special construction charges.
If you have not received your FCDL and you need to request an extension of this deadline, file a customer service case in EPC and attach a completed FY2022 Special Construction Deadline Extension Request (SCDER) to the case on or before June 30, 2024.
If you need assistance, you can open a customer service case in EPC or call the Customer Service Center at (888) 203-8100.