E-Rate FY 2026 Funding Commitments Have Been Issued In Waves 2-5!

May 29, 2026

Congratulations to the 95 PA schools and libraries (128 separate FRNs) who have received FCDLs in Waves 2-5,  committing a total of $4,153,348.41.  Each wave is relatively small, but includes commitments for both Category 1 and Category 2 requests.  Here is a breakdown of funding per wave:

To see the list of funded applicants and a more detailed analysis of this funding wave, click on FY2026 Waves 2-5 FCDLs.xlsx.  If you are included in this list, your Form 471 contact and EPC Account Administrator (AA) would have received an email with a .pdf of the FCDL(s) attached.  Please review the FCDL carefully to ensure you agree with USAC’s decision.  Then file the Form 486 and contact your vendors to request discounted billing if you desire.  A FCDL User-Guide is available at: FCDL-Guide-FY-2026.If you’ve NOT been funded yet, do not worry!  It just means that your application hasn’t yet been reviewed/decided. 

Watch for an email notification that your PIA questions are available in EPC.  As soon as the questions are answered, you’ll likely be in an upcoming funding wave.  A funding wave will be released each week until all applications have been decided.

A few notes:

— The next step is to file the Form 486 in EPC.  If you file the 486 before July 31, check the Early Filing box on the form.  Also, please be careful to check the correct CIPA certifications on the final page (don’t get click-happy!).  To access the 486 Guide, click on How to File a Form 486 – FY2026. 

— If your FRN was modified or denied, the last page of your FCDL will explain why the funding request was modified.  If you do not agree with the modification or the denial, please consider submitting an appeal to USAC within 60 days of the FCDL date.  If you’re unsure whether you should appeal, please let me know, and I can provide guidance.  

— The FCDLs are attached to the award e-mail notice and are in a .pdf format.   All EPC users in the organization’s EPC account can download a copy on their EPC Landing Page under Notifications.

— If you were funded for internal connections equipment, please review the  Category 2 Purchasing Guide to learn what information should be included on the PO and what your requirements are for asset inventories, etc.

If you have any questions, please let me know!

Sincerely,

Lorrie

Lorrie Germann
Pennsylvania E-Rate Coordinator
717-576-2737 – o
lgermann@e-ratepa.org
www.e-ratepa.org