South Carolina E-rate data: open Form 470s and Category 2 budgets
South Carolina has 25 Form 470s open for bids for funding year 2027 (8 Category 1, 17 Category 2), out of 28 posted so far this filing season. The 162 school districts and independent schools we track there have about $100.4 million of Category 2 budget remaining in the FY2026–FY2030 cycle, out of $143.6 million in total.
Data from USAC Open Data, last updated November 15, 2026. EduErate is not affiliated with USAC.
South Carolina Form 470s for funding year 2027
25 open for bids today, newest first.
| Applicant | Posted | Allowable contract date | Category | Services requested |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union County Library Union · Library System · 470 #270004454 | Nov 12, 2026 | Dec 10, 2026 Open for bids | C2 | Managed Internal Broadband Services |
| Newberry County Library Newberry · Library System · 470 #270004448 | Nov 12, 2026 | Dec 10, 2026 Open for bids | C2 | Managed Internal Broadband Services |
| Marion County Library System Marion · Library System · 470 #270004443 | Nov 12, 2026 | Dec 10, 2026 Open for bids | C2 | Managed Internal Broadband Services |
| Lee County Public Library Bishopville · Library System · 470 #270004440 | Nov 12, 2026 | Dec 10, 2026 Open for bids | C2 | Managed Internal Broadband Services |
| Laurens County Library Laurens · Library System · 470 #270004438 | Nov 12, 2026 | Dec 10, 2026 Open for bids | C2 | Managed Internal Broadband Services |
| Georgetown County Library Georgetown · Library System · 470 #270004362 | Nov 11, 2026 | Dec 9, 2026 Open for bids | C2 | Managed Internal Broadband Services |
| Fairfield County Library Winnsboro · Library System · 470 #270004359 | Nov 11, 2026 | Dec 9, 2026 Open for bids | C2 | Managed Internal Broadband Services |
| Colleton County Memorial Library-System Walterboro · Library System · 470 #270004356 | Nov 11, 2026 | Dec 9, 2026 Open for bids | C2 | Managed Internal Broadband Services |
| Harvin Clarendon County Library Manning · Library System · 470 #270004355 | Nov 11, 2026 | Dec 9, 2026 Open for bids | C2 | Managed Internal Broadband Services |
| Chesterfield County Library System Chesterfield · Library System · 470 #270004351 | Nov 11, 2026 | Dec 9, 2026 Open for bids | C2 | Managed Internal Broadband Services |
| Cherokee County Public Library Gaffney · Library System · 470 #270004348 | Nov 11, 2026 | Dec 9, 2026 Open for bids | C2 | Managed Internal Broadband Services |
| Allendale-Hampton-Jasper Regional Library Allendale · Library System · 470 #270004346 | Nov 11, 2026 | Dec 9, 2026 Open for bids | C2 | Managed Internal Broadband Services |
| Ethos Academy Columbia · School · 470 #270004286 | Nov 11, 2026 | Dec 9, 2026 Open for bids | C2 | Internal Connections |
| Libertas Academy-Easley Easley · School · 470 #270004285 | Nov 11, 2026 | Dec 9, 2026 Open for bids | C2 | Internal Connections |
| Midlands Stem Charter School Winnsboro · School · 470 #270004188 | Nov 10, 2026 | Dec 8, 2026 Open for bids | C1 | Data Transmission And/Or Internet Access |
| Mevers School Of Excellence Goose Creek · School · 470 #270004186 | Nov 10, 2026 | Dec 8, 2026 Open for bids | C1 | Data Transmission And/Or Internet Access |
| Meeting Street Academy Charleston · School · 470 #270004133 | Nov 9, 2026 | Dec 7, 2026 Open for bids | C1 | Data Transmission And/Or Internet Access |
| Carolina Voyager Charleston · School · 470 #270003867 | Nov 6, 2026 | Dec 4, 2026 Open for bids | C1 | Data Transmission And/Or Internet Access |
| Berkeley Preparatory Academy Summerville · School · 470 #270003866 | Nov 6, 2026 | Dec 4, 2026 Open for bids | C1 | Data Transmission And/Or Internet Access |
| Allegro Charter School Of Music North Charleston · School · 470 #270003852 | Nov 6, 2026 | Dec 4, 2026 Open for bids | C1 | Data Transmission And/Or Internet Access |
| Richland Library Columbia · Library System · 470 #270002514 | Nov 5, 2026 | Dec 3, 2026 Open for bids | C2 | Basic Maintenance Of Internal Connections; Internal Connections |
| Palmetto Christian Academy Mount Pleasant · School · 470 #270003190 | Nov 1, 2026 | Nov 29, 2026 Open for bids | C1 | Data Transmission And/Or Internet Access |
| Heathwood Hall Episcopal Sch Columbia · School · 470 #270002716 | Oct 29, 2026 | Nov 26, 2026 Open for bids | C2 | Basic Maintenance Of Internal Connections; Internal Connections; Managed Internal Broadband Services |
| Dept Of Admin-Ofc Of Technology & Info Svc Columbia · Consortium · 470 #270002053 | Oct 14, 2026 | Dec 3, 2026 Open for bids | C1 | Data Transmission And/Or Internet Access |
| Anderson County School Dist 3 Iva · School District · 470 #270001838 | Oct 12, 2026 | Dec 7, 2026 Open for bids | C2 | Internal Connections |
| School District Of Pickens County Easley · School District · 470 #270000872 | Sep 16, 2026 | Oct 14, 2026 Window closed | C2 | Basic Maintenance Of Internal Connections; Internal Connections |
| Oconee Co School District Walhalla · School District · 470 #270000842 | Sep 16, 2026 | Oct 14, 2026 Window closed | C1 | Data Transmission And/Or Internet Access |
| South Carolina State Fiscal Accountability Authority, Division Of Procurement Services Columbia · Consortium · 470 #270000137 | Jul 17, 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 Window closed | C2 | Basic Maintenance Of Internal Connections; Internal Connections; Managed Internal Broadband Services |
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South Carolina E-rate FAQ
How many E-rate Form 470s are open in South Carolina right now?
25 certified Form 470s in South Carolina are inside their 28-day bidding window for funding year 2027: 8 request Category 1 services and 17 request Category 2 services (some request both). 28 have been posted for FY2027 so far.
How much Category 2 budget do South Carolina school districts have left?
We estimate about $100.4 million remaining out of $143.6 million across 162 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 South Carolina 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.