February 26, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n
~ Form 471 Deadline is April 1, 2026 ~ The FY 2026 Form 471 Application Filing Window, which officially opened at noon on January 21st, closes on April 1st, 2026, at 11:59 pm<\/strong>! As a reminder, the Form 471 is the application that applicants submit to the E-Rate Administrator (USAC) to request E-Rate funding. It is also the form where they provide details such as specific services\/equipment, bandwidth, and quantities, selected service providers, discount rate, costs, and the Form 470 used to competitively bid the service\/equipment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you haven\u2019t yet posted your Form 470 for services that must be competitively bid for FY 2026, you still have a little time left, but not much. With the Form 471 deadline of April 1, the last possible date to file the Form 470 is March 4th. <\/strong>(Remember, if you’re using the PEPPM mini-bid process, you are not required to file a Form 470.) <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n ~ If you already are in a multi-year contract, or if your procurement is complete for FY 2026 and your contract has been signed, or if you\u2019re using the <\/strong>CABIO option<\/a><\/strong>, you can file the Form 471 now! No need to wait!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Reminders Before Starting Form 471:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n 1. The following Form 471 Training Guides are available:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n >\u00a0\u00a0Category 1 \u2013 M-T-M\/CABIO Form 471 Training Guide<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n >\u00a0\u00a0Category 1 Form 471 Training Guide<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
~ Post 470s NOW if you haven\u2019t done so already! ~ Deadline is March 4, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
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