The selected grantee for the E-Rate technical assistance and training is responsible for a comprehensive range of services aimed at supporting LEAs in Tennessee with their E-Rate program needs. The selected grantee is tasked with providing E-Rate outreach, training, and technical assistance to LEAs. This includes coordinating state-level E-Rate initiatives, representing Tennessee's interests before E-Rate policymakers and program administrators, and providing training to State-identified staff. The selected grantee will be responsible for developing and conducting at least one (1) in-person, full-day training session in each of the three (3) grand Tennessee regions (East, Middle, and West Tennessee). These sessions will be customized for school personnel who are new to the E-Rate program and include comprehensive training materials that cover all aspects of the E-Rate program, such as competitive bidding, vendor selection, discount calculations, application for funds, discounted billing, and reimbursement processing. Additional training sessions must be provided on an annual basis for more experienced E-Rate participants around specific topics or applications...
