E-Rate Program

E-Rate is a federal program that provides funding assistance to schools and libraries for telecommunications, internet access, infrastructure, and maintenance/support. The program is formally titled “The Schools and Libraries Program of the Universal Service Fund” and Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) administers the program under the direction of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). To learn more about the program, please visit the USAC Schools and Libraries website.

E-Rate FY2026

Schedule of Events

NOTE: ALL TIMES ARE CENTRAL STANDARD TIME, GMT-6

ItemDate
RFP/470 Release DateJanuary 23, 2026
Deadline for Site SurveysFebruary 18, 2026
Deadline for QuestionsFebruary 18, 2026
Proposal Submission DeadlineFebruary 20, 2026