Montana E-rate data: open Form 470s and Category 2 budgets
Montana has 7 Form 470s open for bids for funding year 2027 (4 Category 1, 3 Category 2), out of 7 posted so far this filing season. The 239 school districts and independent schools we track there have about $35.2 million of Category 2 budget remaining in the FY2026–FY2030 cycle, out of $38.9 million in total.
Data from USAC Open Data, last updated November 15, 2026. EduErate is not affiliated with USAC.
Montana Form 470s for funding year 2027
7 open for bids today, newest first.
| Applicant | Posted | Allowable contract date | Category | Services requested |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitefish School District 44 Whitefish · School District · 470 #270004643 | Nov 13, 2026 | Dec 11, 2026 Open for bids | C1 | Data Transmission And/Or Internet Access |
| Whitefish School District 44 Whitefish · School District · 470 #270004642 | Nov 13, 2026 | Dec 11, 2026 Open for bids | C2 | Internal Connections |
| Seeley Lake School Dist 34 Seeley Lake · School District · 470 #270004449 | Nov 12, 2026 | Dec 10, 2026 Open for bids | C1 | Data Transmission And/Or Internet Access |
| Whitefish School District 44 Whitefish · School District · 470 #270004375 | Nov 11, 2026 | Dec 9, 2026 Open for bids | C2 | Internal Connections |
| Galata Elementary School Galata · School · 470 #270004119 | Nov 9, 2026 | Dec 7, 2026 Open for bids | C1 | Data Transmission And/Or Internet Access |
| Kalispell School District 5 Kalispell · School District · 470 #270001748 | Nov 5, 2026 | Dec 3, 2026 Open for bids | C2 | Basic Maintenance Of Internal Connections; Internal Connections; Managed Internal Broadband Services |
| Kalispell School District 5 Kalispell · School District · 470 #270001746 | Nov 5, 2026 | Dec 3, 2026 Open for bids | C1 | Data Transmission And/Or Internet Access |
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Montana E-rate FAQ
How many E-rate Form 470s are open in Montana right now?
7 certified Form 470s in Montana are inside their 28-day bidding window for funding year 2027: 4 request Category 1 services and 3 request Category 2 services (some request both). 7 have been posted for FY2027 so far.
How much Category 2 budget do Montana school districts have left?
We estimate about $35.2 million remaining out of $38.9 million across 239 districts and independent schools for FY2026–FY2030. Each school's budget is $201.57 per student with a $30,175 minimum, less the pre-discount cost of Category 2 requests already funded or pending this cycle.
What is the allowable contract date on a Form 470?
It is the earliest date the applicant may sign a contract: 28 days after the Form 470 is certified. Providers should get bids in before then, though many applicants keep evaluating bids afterwards.
How do I get the contact details for these Montana Form 470s?
Contact names, emails and phone numbers, full service line items and RFP documents are available in EduErate. Start a free trial to see them, set up alerts for new 470s, and write your bid response.
Where does this data come from?
USAC Open Data (opendata.usac.org). EduErate syncs it nightly and refreshes this page after each sync.