Assistance Listing 32.004
UNIVERSAL SERVICE FUND - SCHOOLS and LIBRARIES
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
Assistance Listing 32.004, “UNIVERSAL SERVICE FUND - SCHOOLS and LIBRARIES,” is a federal program administered by FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION. It provides direct payment for specified use assistance. GrantsJunction currently tracks 0 open, 0 forecasted and 0 closed opportunities under this listing. The agency reported $2.68B in obligations for fiscal year 2025.
- Not a competitive grantThis program provides direct payment for specified use rather than competitive grants. There is usually no grant application to submit. calculated by GrantsJunction
- Funding down 10% (FY24→FY25)Actual obligations reported in the SAM.gov listing changed -10% from FY2024 to FY2025. Historical data, not a prediction. calculated by GrantsJunction
Program objective
The schools and libraries universal service support program, commonly known as the E-Rate program, helps eligible schools and libraries, and consortia (comprised of eligible schools and libraries) to obtain affordable broadband services, internal connections, and maintenance of internal connections. The E-Rate program was authorized by Congress as part of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 (the Telecommunications Act), and created by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) in 1997 to, among other things, enhance, to the extent technically feasible and economically reasonable, access to advanced telecommunications and information services for all public and nonprofit elementary and secondary schools and libraries.
As published in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing.
Current opportunities under 32.004
No open or forecasted opportunities are currently posted under this listing. Programs often post notices on an annual cycle — see recently closed opportunities below for timing.
Eligible applicants (program level)
- Other
- Local
Schools must meet the statutory definition of elementary and secondary schools as defined in 20 U.S.C. § 7801(18) and 20 U.S.C. § 7801(38). Libraries must meet the statutory definition of library or library consortium found in the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) under 20 U.S.C. § 9122, and must be eligible for assistance from a state library administrative agency under that Act. In 2021, the Commission modified its definition of library to include Tribal libraries, clarifying that Tribal libraries are eligible for E-Rate support. Schools and libraries may not operate as for-profit businesses. Schools with endowments exceeding $50,000,000 are also not eligible.
Intended beneficiaries: Other public institution/organization and Local.
Program-level eligibility from SAM.gov. Each funding notice sets its own requirements.
Reported obligations by fiscal year
Historical data · not a predictionFrequently asked questions
What is ALN 32.004?
32.004 is the Assistance Listing Number for “UNIVERSAL SERVICE FUND - SCHOOLS and LIBRARIES.” Assistance Listing Numbers (formerly CFDA numbers) identify federal assistance programs; individual grant opportunities reference the listing they are funded under.
Who can apply under ALN 32.004?
The SAM.gov listing names these applicant types: Other and Local. Each funding notice under the program sets its own eligibility, so check the specific opportunity.
How much funding does 32.004 provide?
The agency reported $2,675,736,331 in obligations for FY2025 in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing. These are program-wide totals reported by the agency, not a prediction of future awards.