The funding year 2020 filing window is off to a strong start. As of January 28, 2020, there have been 3,022 Form 471 applications submitted, for a total of $150.1 million. As shown below, the starting pace of applications significantly exceeds previous years.
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USAC is now receiving applications for E-rate funding year 2020 discounts. The deadline to submit requests is March 25, 2020, and applicants are encouraged to submit their forms as soon as possible.