E-Rate and Connecting Oregon Schools Fund
More program information coming soon.
In the meantime, please reach out to our team at
ODE.ERate@ode.oregon.gov with any questions.
Broadband Updates
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Join the Oregon E-Rate Mailing List! Get the latest information surrounding broadcast connectivity and resources for the State of Oregon. Including: Weekly E-Rate program updates and specific guidance on issues that affect Oregon applicants, state match program, additional funding resources, training and collaborating opportunities, and other broadband adjacent information.
CIPA - Children's Internet Protection Act
- The Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA) went into effect in 2001, placing restrictions on funding for several federal programs, including E-Rate. These restrictions require that to obtain funding for computers, internet access, and related services, - applicants must certify they have internet safety policies and technology protection measures in place. Visit the
Children's Internet Protection Act website for further information.
Additional Resources
Broadband Connectivity
For further information surrounding state broadband infrastructure funding and projects. The Oregon Broadband Office promotes access to broadband services for all Oregonians.
Help Oregon get connected! Test your internet speed at Faster Internet Oregon. It is an initiative that gathers and maps real broadband coverage in your community so that decision-makers have the information they need to make fast, affordable Internet available for everyone.
Resource for Oregon Libraries to obtain affordable broadband services.
Non-Profit organization that seeks to enhance research, education, healthcare, and access to public services and information across the state by supporting K-12 and higher education, university research, libraries, public healthcare organizations, Tribal facilities and other public and non-profit organizations state wide.
FCC report on access to broadband through the Universal Service Fund and other programs.