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title: E-Rate Consulting | EdTechnologyFunds
description: EdTechnologyFunds provides comprehensive E-Rate consulting services to ensure your educational technology funding requirements are met.
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- E-Rate Overview 
    - [E-Rate Application Process](https://edtechnologyfunds.com/erate-application)
    - [What is E-Rate](https://edtechnologyfunds.com/what-is-erate)
- [ErateSync](https://eratesync.com)
- Services 
    - [Emergency Connectivity Fund](https://edtechnologyfunds.com/emergencyconnectivity)
    - [E-Rate Consulting](https://edtechnologyfunds.com/e-rate-consulting)
    - [Broadband Planning](https://edtechnologyfunds.com/broadband-planning)
- Resources 
    - [ECF FAQ's](https://edtechnologyfunds.com/emergencyconnectivity-0)
    - [ECF Common Misconceptions](https://edtechnologyfunds.com/emergencyconnectivity-0-0)
    - [Blog](https://edtechnologyfunds.com/blog)
    - [Whitepapers](https://edtechnologyfunds.com/whitepaper)
    - [Testimonials](https://edtechnologyfunds.com/testimonials)
    - [News and Events](https://edtechnologyfunds.com/news-events)
- [About Us](https://edtechnologyfunds.com/about)

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# We provide robust consulting and support services, from the application phase through to continued compliance.

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## Our Services

- Prepare and file all forms: 470, 471, 486, BEAR, 500 and others
- Develop 3-year E-Rate Technology Plan
- Monitor and process all forms required during the payment and reimbursement process
- Develop Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for eligible services and equipment
- End-to-end management of the competitive bidding process
- Develop bid summaries and ready-to-score evaluation matrices based on proposals received during the competitive bidding process
- Retain records on our centralized documentation management system, ErateSync.

- Prepare and file appeals
- On-site audit and heightened review support
- Timely and thorough Program Integrity Assurance (PIA) support
- Manage all vendor communications through applicant-specific E-Rate email addresses
- Training staff
- Manage E-Rate WAN, Internet Access, and LAN deployments   
  And more!

## E-Rate RFP Development

Selecting the right E-Rate consulting vendor can be challenging and costly. Our team leverages extensive knowledge of IT equipment and services to develop best-in-class network infrastructure and services requirements.

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Our Team:

- Identifies and gathers technology requirements
- Develops detailed specifications based on requirements and best practices
- Prepares Requests for Proposal (RFP)
- Creates a USAC compliant bid evaluation matrix
- Develops TCO, cost/benefit, and financial analysis
- Analyzes needs vs. imperatives
- Creates the Vendor Response Evaluation

## Why EdTechnology Funds

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### Experience

We combine over 18 years of hands-on E-Rate experience with in-depth knowledge of technologies used in K-12 school and library environments.

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### Process

Our goal is not just to manage the process of getting funds, but to help schools efficiently deploy and utilize technology resources.

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### Service

We provide a white-glove, hands-on approach, with an individual account manager/E-Rate consultant assigned to ensure your team feels supported every step of the way.

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### Contact Us

EdTechnologyFunds has helped schools and libraries nationwide navigate the E-Rate and Emergency Connectivity Fund applications processes to onboard and retain critical resources needed to build 21st century learning environments.

#### Contact Us

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Culver City, CA 90230  
Phone: (888) 379-7538

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