Elite Fund, Inc.

Growing and Expanding Educational Opportunities

USF Services

Application Process


  1. Identify district/library needs:
  • Assist with planning for USF including review of technology plan
  • Research SLD/USF regulations prior to applications
  • Assist with the development of equipment and/or service specifications with your district/library to accomplish planned and needed service
  • Gather all relevant data
  • Report Elite Fund, Inc. efforts taken on behalf of district/library

  1. Complete SLD Form 470 applications (each product/service)

  • Build Request For Proposal (RFP) drafts as needed

  • Contact district/library personnel to discuss RFP specification changes

  • Modify RFP’s drafts to reflect district/library needs

  • Post RFP’s to web site

  • Post application online


  1. Complete SLD Form 471 application

  • Work with district/library to identify vendors for products and services based upon bids submitted

  • Work with district/library to develop contract language/purchase order for SLD approval

  • Post application online

  • Gather and submit all appropriate documentation (Item 21) to support application

  • Answer vendor questions in response to applications and RFP’s