# E-Rate

Program · [Programs and community](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/community)

Also called: E-rate program, Erate, Schools and Libraries program, E rate, USAC E-Rate

A US program, administered by the Universal Service Administrative Company, that gives schools and libraries discounts on internet access, telecommunications services and related equipment. Schools pick providers through competitive bidding, so it shapes how education customers buy connectivity.

**For example:** A [founder](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/founder) selling school Wi-Fi equipment learns the E-Rate bidding steps so districts can get discounts on the purchase.

## Applying



Application status unknown

[Official application page](https://www.usac.org/e-rate/)

Checked 2026-11-15.
Official site: <https://www.usac.org/e-rate/>

## Connects to (5)

- [Government contracting](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/government-contracting): Selling products or services to a government agency under a formal contract.
- [Go-to-market](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/go-to-market): Your plan for reaching customers and getting them to buy: who you go after first, where you find them and how you sell.
- [B2B / B2C](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/b2b-b2c): Who you sell to.
- [Startup ecosystem](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/startup-ecosystem): The people, money and organizations in one place that help new companies start and grow.
- [OKATE](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/oklahoma-technology-association): A 501(c)(3) nonprofit association for education technology in Oklahoma, formerly known as OKSTE.

## Sources

- <https://www.usac.org/e-rate/>


Map view: https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/e-rate