Rhode Island E-rate data: open Form 470s and Category 2 budgets
Rhode Island has 3 Form 470s open for bids for funding year 2027 (1 Category 1, 2 Category 2), out of 6 posted so far this filing season. The 106 school districts and independent schools we track there have about $23.3 million of Category 2 budget remaining in the FY2026–FY2030 cycle, out of $30.5 million in total.
Data from USAC Open Data, last updated November 15, 2026. EduErate is not affiliated with USAC.
Rhode Island Form 470s for funding year 2027
3 open for bids today, newest first.
| Applicant | Posted | Allowable contract date | Category | Services requested |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Public Schools Lincoln · School District · 470 #270003463 | Nov 10, 2026 | Dec 8, 2026 Open for bids | C2 | Basic Maintenance Of Internal Connections; Internal Connections; Managed Internal Broadband Services |
| Bishop Hendricken High School Warwick · School · 470 #270003208 | Nov 2, 2026 | Nov 30, 2026 Open for bids | C1 | Data Transmission And/Or Internet Access |
| Cranston Public Schools Cranston · School District · 470 #270002409 | Oct 21, 2026 | Nov 18, 2026 Open for bids | C2 | Internal Connections |
| Pawtucket City School District Pawtucket · School District · 470 #270002036 | Oct 15, 2026 | Nov 12, 2026 Window closed | C1 | Data Transmission And/Or Internet Access |
| Lincoln Public Schools Lincoln · School District · 470 #270001336 | Sep 30, 2026 | Oct 28, 2026 Window closed | C2 | Basic Maintenance Of Internal Connections; Internal Connections; Managed Internal Broadband Services |
| Lincoln Public Schools Lincoln · School District · 470 #270000280 | Aug 12, 2026 | Sep 9, 2026 Window closed | C1 | Data Transmission And/Or Internet Access |
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Rhode Island E-rate FAQ
How many E-rate Form 470s are open in Rhode Island right now?
3 certified Form 470s in Rhode Island are inside their 28-day bidding window for funding year 2027: 1 request Category 1 services and 2 request Category 2 services (some request both). 6 have been posted for FY2027 so far.
How much Category 2 budget do Rhode Island school districts have left?
We estimate about $23.3 million remaining out of $30.5 million across 106 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 Rhode Island 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.