Forwarded on behalf of Joe Polasek of the Michigan Department of Education who is overseeing this grant process. Please contact erate@michigan.gov<mailto:erate@michigan.gov> with questions. Sonya Schryer Norris Library Consultant Library of Michigan Michigan Department of Education 517-335-1498 Norriss2@michigan.gov<mailto:Norriss2@michigan.gov> https://michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan https://mel.org<https://mel.org/> http://michlibrary.org<http://michlibrary.org/> [cte-horiz-michigan] [cte month resized for signature] <https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.acteonline.org%2Fctemonth&data=02%7C01%7CNorrisS2%40michigan.gov%7C10b00f43a4b94136a66608d7ae2f1d0c%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637169389698260479&sdata=jMoo1lBJhTITl1AcbYiFRQ5gPUPCmEQv3dDUUdb9tyA%3D&reserved=0> February is Career and Technical Education Month in Michigan www.michigan.gov/octe<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.michigan.gov%2Focte&data=02%7C01%7CNorrisS2%40michigan.gov%7C10b00f43a4b94136a66608d7ae2f1d0c%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637169389698270473&sdata=YOWMqSXZp%2FSmTiC5MkripKHf3FgLvWC8jsIf1kylZxY%3D&reserved=0> 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@michigan.gov<mailto:erate@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 Email: polasekj3@michigan.gov<mailto:polasekj3@michigan.gov> [cid:image001.jpg@01D5B673.7D199320] Family Matters is an outreach effort to equip families of children with disabilities by offering free information and resources. Visit Family Matters<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.michigan.gov%2Fmde%2F0%2C4615%2C7-140-6598_88187_81739---%2C00.html&data=02%7C01%7CNorrisS2%40michigan.gov%7Cc539894443454422950908d784b55d23%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C1%7C637123786795512927&sdata=9abyPpfxxyE0GrUu5YXhgGEQWB7mNTXn6bJJFpogcFA%3D&reserved=0>, call OSE Information Line at 888-320-8384 or Email: mde-ose@michigan.gov<mailto:mde-ose@michigan.gov>.