[OPLINTECH] Fwd: 2nd Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF) Window - Form 471 Workshops Scheduled

[Don Yarman]

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From: Lorrie Germann <lgermann at ohiocsc.org>
Date: Wed, Sep 8, 2021 at 11:33 AM
Subject: Fwd: 2nd Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF) Window - Form 471
Workshops Scheduled



Good afternoon, E-Rate Community,

With the opening of the 2nd Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF) Form 471
filing window on September 28th, I have scheduled training dates to provide
a step-by-step walk-through of the application.  In addition, new
information/program clarifications received from the FCC and lessons
learned from the 1st window will be discussed.  I've scheduled both AM and
PM sessions that will hopefully accommodate most of you and is appropriate
for both school and library applicants.  Each session should last
approximately 2.5 hours.

To register, go to https://www.ohio-k12.help/ecf/ecf-events/ and click on
"Click to Register" for your preferred date.

If you applied during the first ECF filing window, USAC is currently
reviewing those applications, and funding letters should be released soon.
Because the first window demand did not exceed the $7.17 billion budget,
with only $5.1 billion being requested, all applications should be approved
(providing you requested eligible items, followed the rules, etc.).  The
2nd filing window will be for the remaining $2 billion to provide support
for eligible equipment and services received or delivered *between July 1,
2021, and June 30, 2022*, for students, school staff, and library patrons
with unmet needs.

If you have questions or need additional information, please do not
hesitate to contact me.

Sincerely,

Lorrie Germann
State E-Rate Coordinator
On behalf of the Ohio Department of Education
lorrie.germann at education.ohio.gov
www.ohio-k12.help/erate
Office: 740-223-2420
Cell: 740-253-1153
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