E-Rate
The FCC’s E-Rate program makes telecommunications and information services more affordable for schools and libraries by providing discounts for telecommunications, Internet access, and internal connections to eligible schools and libraries. The Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) administers the Universal Service Fund (USF) to provide discounts that make universal service possible.
Alaska School Broadband Assistance (BAG) Grant and E-Rate Assistance
The School Finance team at the Alaska DEED Finance and Support Services Division provides E-Rate Assistance to Alaskan schools (including state-supervised Head Start programs) and libraries. The School Broadband Assistance Grant (BAG) program provides grant assistance to schools to increase internet download speeds and is also managed by the School Finance team.
Additional Broadband Support for Alaskan Libraries
Visit the Online with Libraries (OWL) Program webpage to learn about additional funding support to provide Alaskans with the benefits and opportunities that come with access to high-speed at their local public library. The OWL Program, which provides other services and support in addition to these grants, is funded by the State of Alaska. Contact eed.owlprogram@alaska.gov to learn more.
