E-rate Discounts for Nebraska's Public Libraries
(Universal
Service Fund)
About the E-rate program
About E-rate - a short video introduction to E-rate.
Get started in
the E-rate Program
Step-by-Step
Applicant Process
Application Process Flow Chart
Glossary of E-rate Acronyms and Terms
General E-rate Timeline
E-rate Timelines for Funding Years 2022 and 2023. Click images to see
full size.

E-rate News & Updates
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Brief for details about upcoming funding commitments, application
process tips, and other timely information.
8/3/23 -
'E-rate 101: Just the Basics for 2024' Webinar Recording Available -
Recording and presentation slides - August 2, 2023, 1 hour
15 minutes.
7/20/23 -
DNS filtering solution for Nebraska's public libraries To help
E-rate applicants meet their CIPA requirement, the NLC is now offering a DNS
filtering solution to Nebraska public libraries, covering the expense and
assisting with its implementation.
5/25/23 -
Over $9 Million in E-rate Funding Awarded to Nebraska Schools and Public
Libraries
4/6/23 -
E-rate Systems Consolidation In 2023, USAC is consolidating its
E-rate Legacy systems and forms into the E-rate Productivity Center
(EPC). E-rate invoicing related forms, the FCC Form 472 (BEAR) and 474
(SPI), will be moved into EPC as part of this consolidation.
12/21/22 -
E-rate Form 471 FY2023 Application Filing Window Dates Announced
The FCC Form 471 Application Filing Window for
Funding Year 2023 will open on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at noon EST and
close on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at 11:59:59 EDT.
12/7/22 -
NLC's 'E-rate: What's New for 2023?' Online Workshop
Recording Available
7/24/20 -
E-rate Adding Multifactor Authentication to Login Process
Nebraska E-rate Mailing List
FCC.gov: The E-rate Program
E-Rate Central
Funds for Learning
Background of the Universal Service
Fund: E-Rate
Training
Forms required for E-rate participation
Form 472 - Billed Entity Applicant Reimbursement (BEAR) Form - to receive
reimbursement after you have paid your bill. Submitted by applicant.
BEAR Form Access - as of July 12, 2021, applicants must request
BEAR Form access be added to their EPC account.
Video Tutorial -
FCC Form 472 - BEAR Form
Form 472 (BEAR) User Guide
Form 498 - Service Provider And Billed
Entity Identification Number and Contact Information Form -
to submit banking information to USAC for BEAR Direct Payments
DUNS Number
Lookup - look up your library's DUNS Number
Get a DUNS
number - if your library doesn't already have one.
Form 474 - Service Provider Invoice (SPI) - to receive the discount on your
bill. Submitted by service provider.
Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA)
& Filtering
Contacts
E-rate
Funding Recipients
Technology Plans
As of Funding Year 2015, Technology Plans are no longer required
for E-rate. This information is still provided for previous years,
and anyone needing a Technology Plan for other purposes.
Technology Planning