Planting the Seeds for E-Rate Success: Grow Your Library’s E-Rate Knowledge!

Ready to plant the seeds for a successful E-Rate application? This webinar, "Planting the Seeds for E-Rate Success," offers libraries a comprehensive guide to navigating the next steps in the E-Rate process. Whether you’re just planting the seeds of your E-Rate journey or pruning your existing practices, this session will provide everything you need to help your library’s E-Rate application grow and flourish with ease and success.

We’ll take you through the essential steps for a successful E-Rate funding year, ensuring compliance and meeting key deadlines. From responding to Program Integrity Assurance (PIA) reviews, to filing the Form 486, and invoicing Funding Year 2024, we’ll cover the best practices for keeping your E-Rate garden healthy and flourishing.

Key Topics Covered:

• Tending Your E-Rate Garden: Understanding the funding year process and important deadlines
• Weeding Out the Issues: Tips for handling Program Integrity Assurance (PIA) inquiries and fixing common application mistakes
• Watering Your Garden with Compliance: How to meet Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA) requirements for funding
• Pruning Services: Navigating service cancellations, SPIN changes & Service Substitutions
• Building Strong Roots: Steps to make sure you’re ready to start services July 1
• The Harvest of E-Rate Success: Invoicing for FY2024

What You’ll Gain:
📌 Clear Understanding of the E-Rate Process – Learn the key filing steps, compliance requirements, and best practices
📌 Problem-Solving Strategies – Get tips for resolving common issues like PIA reviews and service changes
📌 Up-to-Date Knowledge – Be prepared for FY2025 Funding Year and FY2024 invoicing deadlines
📌 Actionable Insights – Walk away with the tools to ensure your library’s E-Rate process is smooth, compliant, and successful

This session will empower you with the knowledge to cultivate your library’s E-Rate success and set the stage for the upcoming funding year.

Register Now! Don’t miss this opportunity to nurture your E-Rate program and grow your library’s access to vital funding!

Instructor: Julia Legg, Account Manager, 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.