Public school districts, nonpublic schools, area education agencies and public libraries are eligible to apply for funding under the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) "E-Rate" Program. E-Rate provides discounts on telecommunications services (such as data circuits and Internet) and internal connections (such as routers and switches).

Funding Year 2025

E-Rate Newcomers' Webinars

Are you new to E-Rate or do you simply want a refresher about the E-Rate program?  Join Pam Jacobs for a one-hour webinar to go over the process to apply for funds and to discuss what is eligible for E-Rate support.

Sessions are repeats. Select one. No advance registration needed.

For those unable to participate in either session, a recording will be available by emailing Pam Jacobs at pam.jacobs@iowa.gov after Oct. 14.

E-Rate Notifications

Sign up to receive E-Rate Notifications. Messages are sent on an as needed basis.