FY2026 FORM 471 WINDOW DATES DEADLINE
- mcichella
- Dec 18, 2025
- 1 min read

USAC has announced the Funding Year (FY) 2026 FCC Form 471 application filing window dates:
WINDOW OPENS
Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET).
WINDOW CLOSES/FINAL DEADLINE TO SUBMIT & CERTIFY FORM 471:
Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. ET
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Coordinate with your CSM representative regarding timeline planning, finalizing procurement steps, preparing/validating FRNs, and ensuring your Form 471 is submitted and certified on time.



