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> or contact Joe Polasek, State E-Rate Coordinator, at polasekj3@michigan.gov<mailto:polasekj3@michigan.gov>, or (517) 335-1291. 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>.