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 2026
E-Rate Form 470 Webinars
The E-Rate Form 470 webinars for Iowa districts and schools have been scheduled. Information presented in each webinar will focus on both Category 1 and Category 2 requests, as well as a reminder to update each school’s enrollment and National School Lunch Program figures. This update is required each year.
The E-Rate program is starting a new five-year Category 2 budget cycle. The webinar will show how to view your “forecast” Category 2 budget, as well as emphasize the importance of filing for at least some Category 2 items for funding year 2026 in order to lock in your Category 2 budget.
Sessions are repeats. Select one. No advance registration needed.
- Wednesday, Nov. 12, 10-11:30 a.m. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84870988944
- Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2-3:30 p.m. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85752682811
For those unable to participate in either session, a recording will be available by emailing Pam Jacobs at pam.jacobs@iowa.gov after Nov. 12.
E-Rate Notifications
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