[OPLINTECH] FY2025 E-Rate Funding Approval Update

[Christine Morris]

 Greetings,

Lorrie Germann has some reminders about E-Rate below.

Questions? Reach out! <https://support.oplin.org>

Best wishes,

Christine

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Christine Morris (she/her)
Digital Resources Manager
Ohio Public Library Information Network
christine at oplin.ohio.gov
614-728-5252 (OPLIN Support)
614-728-0227 (direct)


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From: Lorrie Germann <e-rate at ohio-k12.help>
Date: Wed, Jun 4, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Subject: FY2025 E-Rate Funding Approval Update


Good afternoon E-Rate Community,

Congratulations to the Ohio schools and libraries who have received a
FY2025 Funding Commitment Decision Letter (FCDL). To date, USAC has
released six funding waves, with Ohio applicants receiving funding
approvals totaling $46,543,818.06, including both Category 1 and Category 2
requests. When USAC releases an FCDL, the Form 471 contact and EPC Account
Administrator (AA) will receive an email with a .pdf of the letter
attached. Please review the FCDL carefully to make sure you agree with
USAC’s decision. If all looks good, the next step is to file the Form 486
and contact your vendors to request discounted billing if you so desire.

Here’s a breakdown of the amount funded per wave:

*E-Rate FY2025 Filing *
*Information for Ohio *
*Total Funding Amount Requested*
*$95,941,340 *
* Funding Wave *
*Amount Funded To Date (6/4/2025) Per Wave*
1
$39,491,459.95
2
$282,560.40
3
$1,694,528.43
4
$1,369,057.12
5
$1,614,834.43
6
$2,091,377.73
*Grand Total*
*$46,543,818.06*
I’ve added an "*FCDL User-Guide*", available at:
https://www.ohio-k12.help/e-rate-support/resource-library/,
<https://www.ohio-k12.help?mailpoet_router&endpoint=track&action=click&data=WyIxMTgwNSIsIjkwZjI3MzQ0ZjU0Y2U1YzM2ODM0YTMxYmVjMzE5YWNkIiwiMjU0IiwiODY2ZWJhMDk5NzA2IixmYWxzZV0>
to help you understand what’s included in the letter. You will also find a
spreadsheet named “*FY2025 FCDLs Issued*” listing all applicants who have
been funded to date.

*If you were NOT included in these waves, do not worry! It just means that
your application hasn't yet been reviewed/decided.* Be looking for an email
for notification that your PIA questions are available in EPC. A funding
wave will be released each week until all applications have been decided,
typically each Thursday. If your application is pending in PIA review and
your last communication with PIA was in February or March, please let me
know.

*A few notes: *

If you file the 486 before July 31, check the Early Filing box on the form.
Also, please be careful to check the accurate CIPA certifications on the
final page (don’t get click happy!). A Form 486 Filing Guide is available
at https://www.ohio-k12.help/e-rate-support/resource-library/
<https://www.ohio-k12.help?mailpoet_router&endpoint=track&action=click&data=WyIxMTgwNSIsIjkwZjI3MzQ0ZjU0Y2U1YzM2ODM0YTMxYmVjMzE5YWNkIiwiMjU0IiwiODY2ZWJhMDk5NzA2IixmYWxzZV0>
.

-- If your FRN was modified or denied, the last page of your FCDL will
explain why the funding request was modified. If you do not agree with the
modification or the denial, please consider submitting an appeal to USAC
within 60 days of the FCDL date. If you’re unsure whether you should
appeal, please let me know, and I can provide guidance.

-- The FCDLs are attached to the award e-mail notice and are in as .pdf
format. All EPC users in the organization’s EPC account can download a copy
on their EPC Landing Page under Notifications.

-- If you were funded for Category 2 internal connections equipment and
were waiting for the FCDL to start the purchasing process, you can do that
now if you choose. You do not have to wait until July 1st, the formal start
of the funding year. Just keep in mind that if you purchase before the
funding year starts, your vendor may hesitate to give discounted billing
since July 1st is the earliest they can file to request reimbursement from
USAC.

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

Sincerely,

Lorrie
*Lorrie Germann*
State E-Rate Coordinator
Ohio Department of Education & Workforce
lorrie.germann at education.ohio.gov
740-253-1153
https://www.ohio-k12.help/e-rate-support/
<https://www.ohio-k12.help?mailpoet_router&endpoint=track&action=click&data=WyIxMTgwNSIsIjkwZjI3MzQ0ZjU0Y2U1YzM2ODM0YTMxYmVjMzE5YWNkIiwiMjU0IiwiZjMwNzFhZDZjMjFkIixmYWxzZV0>
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