E-rate Commentary

by John Harrington

October 9, 2024

Engaging the Genius in the Room: The Leader’s True Role

As leaders, it’s easy to fall into the trap of believing that we need to have all the answers. People look to us for guidance, and our instinct is to...

October 9, 2024

What’s on at the October My E-rate Guide Webinar?

Are you joining us October 10th for our monthly My E-rate Guide Webinar? Each month our experts share tips, explain important aspects of the E-rate process, and answer your questions....

by John Harrington

October 2, 2024

Why Saying “Thank You” Matters: The Power of Gratitude

I’ll admit it—there are days when I get so wrapped up in my to-do list that I move from one task to the next without even pausing to take a...

October 2, 2024

Using E-rate Manager to locate Last Date to Invoice Funding Requests

October 28, 2024, marks the last day that USAC can be invoiced for many FY 2023 funding requests. In fact, as of September 19, 2024, from more than 11.6K funding...

by Brian Stephens

October 2, 2024

Join Us at SHLB AnchorNets 2024

Funds For Learning is excited to attend the Schools, Health & Libraries Broadband (SHLB) Coalition’s annual AnchorNets conference October 2-4 in Washington, DC! AnchorNets is the premiere conference for broadband...

by John Harrington

September 25, 2024

Staying Calm: Leading with Poise Through Challenges

As leaders, we set the tone. The attitude and presence we bring, especially when facing challenges, ripple through our teams. We have the chance to steer our teams toward success—or,...

by Hunter Paige

September 25, 2024

USAC Training Recap – Dallas, Texas

USAC’S In-Person E-Rate Training was on September 17, 2024 in Dallas, Texas. This training offered several valuable takeaways and insights for attendees. Focusing on updates to the E-Rate program, its...

September 25, 2024

New Features of the FY2025 E-rate Form 470: What You Need to Know

The E-rate program continues to be a vital resource for schools and libraries, providing essential discounts on internet services and equipment. For the upcoming Funding Year 2025 (FY2025), USAC has...