[OPLINLIST] E-Rate Update

[Missy Lodge]

Lorrie Germann, State E-Rate Coordinator has provided the following
E-Rate updates to Ohio public libraries:

 

Funding Status

 

Wave 54 for FY 2009 will be released on Tuesday, May 25th for $11.5
million.  Beginning with this wave, Priority 2 funding is being approved
at 78% (down from 80%) and above, and denied at 69% and below.
Cumulative funding for FY 2009 is currently $2.71 billion.

 

Wave 1 for FY 2010 will be released on Wednesday, May 26th.  Although
released somewhat later than normal, due to late FCC approval, the first
wave will be a large one, providing total funding of $426 million for
over 18,300 applications.  As is typical for this stage in the cycle,
funding is provided only for Priority 1 services.  

 

Technology Plan Reminders

 

If your current technology plan expires June 30, 2010, it must be
approved by July 1, 2010 to ensure no funding is lost.  

 

Remember, regardless of when your technology plan expires, it should be
updated as needed to reflect new buildings, infrastructure projects,
telecommunications upgrades, etc.    

 

Note:  The State Library is currently in the process of sending letters
to libraries whose Technology Plan has or soon will expire.

 

 

Missy Lodge

Head, Library Programs and Development

614.644.6914

800.686.1532 (Ohio only)

614.466.3584 (fax)

http://library.ohio.gov

The State Library of Ohio provides services and resources to assist
state government and libraries in providing the best service to all.

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