Applicant Forms

Form 470
Purpose:

• Opens a competitive bidding process
• Identify and describe desired categories of service and function of the services
• Describe scope of your needs
• Notify potential bidders of the types and quantities of services that you need
• Must be posted for 28 days
  • After 28 days, must conduct a fair and open competition and bid evaluation process
  • Complete the Bid Evaluation Matrix

FCC Form 470 Learning Library Video Series

Form 471
Purpose

• Provide information on the service providers and eligible services you have chosen
• Identify the eligible schools and libraries that will receive services
• Calculate and report how much support you seek for the year
• Include your discount calculation information

Calculating Discounts

• Community Eligibility Provision (CEP)
• Per Pupil Count Valid File

How to file online (video coming soon)

Form 486
Purpose

• Notify USAC that your eligible services have started or been delivered and invoices for those services can be processed and paid
• Report your status of compliance with CIPA (Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA): a law with specific requirements on Internet safety policies and filtering)

Form 486: How to File Online (video)

Forms 472 (Billed Applicant Reimbursement ~BEAR) and 474 (Service Provider Invoice ~SPI)

BEAR

• Completed by applicant after all bills for services have been paid in full
• Applicants can request reimbursement multiple times per year
• Requires service provider certification

SPI

• Completed by Service Provider once the applicant has received a Funding Commitment Letter
• Applicants pay the non-discount portion of the services