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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...

by Funds For Learning

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...

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FY2026 E-rate Demand Signals Shift Toward Network Modernization

E-rate demand reached a new high in Funding Year 2026, with $3.58 billion requested, an 8.3% year-over-year increase and the strongest showing in six years. While total participation held steady...

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FCC Signals Fundamental Shift in E-rate Procurement That Could Increase Burden and Reduce Competition

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has released its tentative agenda for the April 30 Open Commission Meeting, and one item in particular deserves close attention from schools and libraries participating...

John Harrington, CEMP

by John Harrington

Why Funds For Learning Supports CoSN — And Why It Matters for E-rate Applicants

Next week, thousands of education technology leaders will gather in Chicago for CoSN 2026 (April 13–15), the annual conference of the Consortium for School Networking. Funds For Learning is proud...