[Michlib-l] NOTICE: Application for FY 2020 E-Rate Enhancement Special Construction Matching Fund Grant is OPEN

[Norris, Sonya (MDE)]

Forwarded on behalf of Joe Polasek of the Michigan Department of Education who is overseeing this grant process. Please contact erate at michigan.gov<mailto:erate at michigan.gov> with questions.

Sonya Schryer Norris
Library Consultant
Library of Michigan
Michigan Department of Education
517-335-1498
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The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) is pleased to announce the application for the E-Rate Special Construction Matching Fund Grant for E-Rate Funding Year 2020 is now open. The application, application instructions, and frequently asked questions (FAQ) documents are found at www.michigan.gov/erate<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.michigan.gov%2Ferate&data=02%7C01%7CNorrisS2%40michigan.gov%7Cc539894443454422950908d784b55d23%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C1%7C637123786795502938&sdata=05gR%2BTLSEV%2FiuWVTivvbnE4uZqqErchlcTGguxy2jt0%3D&reserved=0>. The instructions and FAQ document will be updated throughout the process to ensure clarity for applicants.

A close date for the application has not been decided at this time, but tentatively the grant will close around two (2) weeks before the close of the FCC Form 471 application window.

For more information, please send an email to erate at michigan.gov<mailto:erate at michigan.gov>.

Joe Polasek
State E-Rate Coordinator
Education Technology Unit
Office of Systems, Evaluation, and Technology (OSET)
608 W Allegan
Lansing, MI  48933
Phone: 517-335-1291
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