E-RATE
The E-Rate program represents a major source of aid for schools and libraries. Established by the Federal Communications Commission in 1996, E-Rate helps these institutions pay for their telecommunications components and installations by reimbursing many of the associated expenses.
Who Can Benefit from E-Rate?
If your school or library:
Is a not-for profit institution,
Has an endowment of less than $50 million,
Complies with CIPA (Children’s Internet Protection Act) requirements,
Qualifies as a secondary school, elementary school, library, or library consortium as defined by federal laws
…then you can most likely benefit from this program!
E-Rate telecommunications reimbursements fall into two categories:
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Category 1 - Internet and data transmission services.
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Category 2 - Hardware such as wiring, wireless components, firewalls, and other telecommunication necessities.
If you submit a successful bid for support under the E-Rate program, you could receive reimbursement for as much as 90 percent of these telecommunications expenses.