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FCC Approves Bidding Portal for Funding Year 2028. Your Funding Year 2027 Filings Are Unchanged.

The Federal Communications Commission voted 3-0 today to adopt the Report and Order on the competitive bidding portal for the E-rate program. The Order was adopted with Commissioner Gomez approving...

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Before Thursday’s Vote, the E-rate Community Speaks With One Voice on the Bidding Portal

The E-rate community just spoke with one voice. Ninety-plus organizations, school districts from Los Angeles to Philadelphia, library associations, service providers, and consulting firms all signed the same letter opposing...

by Patrick Burke

I Won the Golden Tape Dispenser. Here’s Why It Mattered More Than I Expected.

The 2026 Golden Tape Dispenser champion, accepting the honor with the gravity it deserves. I won the Golden Tape Dispenser this year. If you don’t work at Funds For Learning, that sentence probably needs some explaining. The...

Three Reasons E-rate Applicants Keep Coming Back to Funds For Learning

We take the stress off your plate. E-rate rules are dense, and they change often. Funds For Learning clients get dedicated GuideTeam consultants who translate that policy into clear, actionable advice...

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New SAM.gov Banking Requirements Starting Soon

Beginning in August 2026, the USAC will begin using banking information from SAM.gov to process payments for all Universal Service Fund (USF) invoices. This change impacts service providers and E-rate...

Brian Stephens, CEMP

by Brian Stephens

Highlights from CoSN 2026: Advocacy, Innovation, and Ed-Tech Leadership

CoSN 2026 was a wonderfully collaborative event, bringing new ideas, fresh approaches to challenges, and celebrations of wins to education technology leaders across the country. As a proud sponsor of...

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Mark Your Calendar: USAC’s 2026 E-rate In-Person Trainings

As the E-rate program year continues, staying informed on the latest E-rate program updates and procedural requirements is essential for both applicants and service providers. To support your success, the...

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FCC Opens Review of USAC Operations, Seeks Public Comment

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is asking for public input on possible changes to the operations and oversight of the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC), which administers E-rate and other...