E-Rate Funding for Eastern Shore Public Library

Data updated Oct 21, 2026 · from USAC open data

Eastern Shore Public Library in Virginia has received $528,144 in committed E-Rate funding across 31 funding requests. Their FY2026 Category 1 discount rate is 90%. Activity runs from FY2016 to FY2026, with $483.1K in Category 1 services and $45K in Category 2 equipment. Its largest provider by committed dollars is Eastern Shore Communications, LLC at $508.5K.

Eastern Shore Public Library accounts for less than 1% of Virginia's committed E-Rate funding. Its largest provider, Eastern Shore Communications, LLC, holds 96% of that committed funding. Category 2 equipment accounts for 9% of Eastern Shore Public Library's committed funding, and Category 1 services the remainder.

Committed (all years)
$528.1K
Category 1
$483.1K
Category 2
$45K
Funding requests
31

Eastern Shore Public Library's E-Rate providers, ranked by funding

ProviderCommitted
Eastern Shore Communications, LLC$508.5K
Eastern Shore of Virginia Broadband Authority$11.8K
Verizon Virginia LLC$4.9K
NET360, LLC$2.5K
Verizon Long Distance LLC$337.1

E-Rate funding by year

Funding yearCommittedFRNs
2026$28.5K2
2025$28.5K2
2024$28.5K2
2023$49.6K2
2022$44K2
2021$74.8K5
2020$54.7K3
2019$45.7K4
2018$57.3K2
2017$58.5K3
2016$58K4

Who handles E-Rate for Eastern Shore Public Library?

The contact listed on Eastern Shore Public Library's most recent Form 470 (FY2027) is Christopher Pote, typically the district's E-Rate coordinator or consultant. Email, phone, and the filing history behind every applicant contact are available inside FRNHQ.

Eastern Shore Public Library E-Rate funding: common questions

How much E-Rate funding has Eastern Shore Public Library received?
Eastern Shore Public Library in Virginia has received $528,144 in committed E-Rate funding across 31 funding requests.
Who provides E-Rate services to Eastern Shore Public Library?
Eastern Shore Public Library's E-Rate service providers by committed funding include Eastern Shore Communications, LLC, Eastern Shore of Virginia Broadband Authority, and Verizon Virginia LLC.
What is Eastern Shore Public Library's E-Rate discount rate?
Their FY2026 Category 1 discount rate is 90%. The discount is the share of eligible costs the program covers; USAC sets it each funding year from the district's student poverty and rurality, so it can change from year to year.
Who is the E-Rate coordinator for Eastern Shore Public Library?
USAC filings do not name a coordinator role directly, but the contact person listed on Eastern Shore Public Library's most recent FCC Form 470 (FY2027) is Christopher Pote. Districts typically list their E-Rate coordinator or consultant as the Form 470 contact.

1 funded E-Rate contract for Eastern Shore Public Library (Category 1 and managed internal broadband) ends in the next 12 months.

Members only

Open bids & contract re-bid windows for Eastern Shore Public Library

See Eastern Shore Public Library's current Form 470 opportunities and the contracts coming up for re-bid, updated daily inside FRNHQ.

Unlock the full picture in FRNHQ