Prepare to File for the Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF), 2 of 4

06/18/2021 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM ET

Admission

  • Free

Location

Webinar link will be emailed to registrants the day before the webinar begins.

Summary

We will discuss what steps should be taken and a suggested timeline for doing so to ensure all documentation requirements are met and access to the filing portal is available in advance of the first Filing Window. Join Library of Michigan and E-Rate Central for this phase of the process to use E-rate and take advantage of the $7.1B Emergency Connectivity Fund.

Description

Join Library of Michigan and E-Rate Central for the second webinar in a 4-part series designed for library applicants considering applying for the $7.1B ECF program. Webinar 1, provided on May 14th, took a detailed look at the newly released Order. In this webinar, we will discuss what steps should be taken and a suggested timeline for doing so to ensure all documentation requirements are met and access to the filing portal is available in advance of the first Filing Window. Ample time will be allowed to discuss all questions. Webinar 3 will walk applicants through the live application, once the Filing Window opens and Webinar 4 will walk through the reimbursement and audit process.

Instructor: Mel Van Patten, Certified E-Rate Management Professional Director, E-Rate Central

This project is made possible by grant funds from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) administered by the State of Michigan through the Library of Michigan.

The webinar link will be emailed to registrants the day before the webinar begins.