On December 18, 2025, USAC officially announced the Filing Window dates for E-rate FY2026! As an E-rate Applicant, this is your opportunity to secure funding for the critical services and equipment needed to connect your schools and libraries to the future.
Key Filing Dates
Filing Window Opens: Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at noon EST
Filing Window Closes: Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. EST
During these 70 days, it’s time to submit your Form 470 and Form 471 applications to secure funding for the upcoming funding year.
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