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UNIVERSAL SERVICE FUND - SCHOOLS and LIBRARIES (Assistance Listing 32.004)

The schools and libraries universal service support program, commonly known as the E-Rate program, helps eligible schools and libraries, and consortia (comprised of eligible schools and libraries) to obtain affordable broadband services, internal connections, and maintenance of internal...

Grant (non-repayable) Check the official page for current intake dates

Funder

Federal Communications Commission
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Amount

$3,076,800,000 estimated total obligations for FY2026 (all awards, per SAM.gov); per-award amounts vary.

Where

United States (federal)

Eligibility

Open to state, provincial, local or tribal governments. Federal assistance program (Direct Payment for Specified Use); individual funding notices set the dates.

Sectors

Arts, culture and heritage, Education and training, Municipal, state and local government

Deadline

Varies: check the official page for current dates

Source

SAM.gov Assistance Listings (32.004)

Last checked

2 November 2026

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From official open data: listed in the official SAM.gov Assistance Listings on 2026-11-02. The summary is from the official listing; the eligibility line is our plain-language reading of its eligibility codes. Confirm details on the official page.

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