Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar announced that a $392,031 grant will be awarded to the United Independent School District (United ISD) through the Schools and Libraries Program of the Universal Service Fund, commonly known as “E-rate.”  This federal program will provide United ISD funding for telecommunications services and internet access.

 “As part of my commitment to enhance the education our youth receives, I am proud that I worked with United ISD to obtain this grant,” said Congressman Cuellar. “I will continue to meet with parents, students, faculty and staff to discuss the tools needed for students’ success.”
Of the total money awarded, $304,614 will be used for Internet access, while the remaining $87,417 will be used for Telecommunications.

The grant will also provide financial assistance for local and long-distance phone lines to facilitate communication with the local community and out-of-town educational resources. E-rate is administered by the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) under the direction of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). E-rate is one of four support programs funded through a Universal Service fee charged to companies that provide interstate and/or international communication services.

For more information on federal grants, feel free to contact the Office of Congressman Henry Cuellar at 1-877-780-0028.

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Congressman Henry Cuellar is a member of the House Homeland Security, Small Business, and Agriculture Committees in the 110th Congress; accessibility to constituents, education, health care, economic development and national security are his priorities. Congressman Cuellar is also a Senior Whip.