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
Webinars
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.
Even if you have filed E-Rate forms many times in the past, you are urged to attend one of the webinars or watch a recording which will be available by emailing Pam Jacobs at pam.jacobs@iowa.gov after Nov. 19.
Sessions are repeats. Select one. No advance registration needed.
- Wednesday, Nov. 13, 3-4:30 p.m. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84032219477
- Tuesday, Nov. 19, 10-11:30 a.m. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82044280837
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.
- Tuesday, Oct. 15, 10-11 a.m. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84425397887
- Thursday, Oct. 24, 1-2 p.m. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81406199978
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.