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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Gill Sans MT",sans-serif">June 6, 2025, 11:00AM - 12:00PM - Planting the Seeds for E-Rate Success: Grow Your Library’s E-Rate Knowledge<br>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Gill Sans MT",sans-serif">Join us for an engaging and informative session designed to help libraries nurture their E-Rate success! Now that the forms have been filed, "Planting the Seeds for E-Rate Success" will
guide you through the critical next steps of the E-Rate process—from PIA review, to compliance, and invoicing. Learn how to cultivate success by avoiding common pitfalls, staying on track with deadlines, and ensuring your library is prepared to harvest the
benefits of the upcoming funding year. Whether you're just planting the seeds of your E-Rate journey or already tending to a flourishing program, this session will equip you with the knowledge to watch your library’s E-Rate efforts thrive.<br>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Gill Sans MT",sans-serif">Key Topics Covered:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Gill Sans MT",sans-serif">• Tending Your E-Rate Garden: Understanding the funding year process and important deadlines
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Gill Sans MT",sans-serif">• Weeding Out the Issues: Tips for handling Program Integrity Assurance (PIA) inquiries and fixing common application mistakes<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Gill Sans MT",sans-serif">• Watering Your Garden with Compliance: How to meet Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA) requirements for funding<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Gill Sans MT",sans-serif">• Pruning Services: Navigating service cancellations, SPIN changes & Service Substitutions<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Gill Sans MT",sans-serif">• Building Strong Roots: Steps to make sure you’re ready to start services July 1<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Gill Sans MT",sans-serif">• The Harvest of E-Rate Success: Invoicing for FY2024<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Gill Sans MT",sans-serif">What You’ll Gain:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif">📌</span><span style="font-family:"Gill Sans MT",sans-serif"> Clear Understanding of the E-Rate Process – Learn the key filing steps, compliance requirements, and best practices<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif">📌</span><span style="font-family:"Gill Sans MT",sans-serif"> Problem-Solving Strategies – Get tips for resolving common issues like PIA reviews and service changes<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif">📌</span><span style="font-family:"Gill Sans MT",sans-serif"> Up-to-Date Knowledge – Be prepared for FY2025 Funding Year and FY2024 invoicing deadlines<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif">📌</span><span style="font-family:"Gill Sans MT",sans-serif"> Actionable Insights – Walk away with the tools to ensure your library’s E-Rate process is smooth, compliant, and successful<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Gill Sans MT",sans-serif">For more information or to register, visit the <a href="https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.jsp?event=7493&">Event Registration Page</a> (<a href="https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.jsp?event=7493&">https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.jsp?event=7493&</a>)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-family:"Gill Sans MT",sans-serif">This project is made possible by grant funds from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) administered by the State of Michigan through the Library of Michigan.<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Gill Sans MT",sans-serif">Thank you,<span style="mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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