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Broadband Adoption Account (California Advanced Services Fund) is a grant from the California Public Utilities Commission (CASF) that funds digital literacy training programs, after-school broadband access initiatives, and public education efforts in underserved California communities. Awards are available up to approximately $150,000, with a deadline of July 1, 2026.
The program prioritizes communities with demonstrated low broadband adoption, including low-income communities, senior citizens, and those facing socioeconomic barriers. Eligible applicants include local governments, senior centers, schools, public libraries, nonprofit organizations, and community-based organizations. Grantees must submit payment requests through the CASF Electronic Claims and Applications Portal (eCAP).
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California Advanced Services Fund (CASF) Adoption Account Public Utilities Commission California Advanced Services Fund (CASF) California Advanced Services Fund (CASF) Adoption Account California Advanced Services Fund (CASF) Adoption Account Electronic Claims and Applications Portal (eCAP) for Payment Requests All grantees must now use the Electronic Claims and Applications Portal (eCAP) to submit payment requests for their CASF grants.
The eCAP portal is available at: https://ecap. cpuc. ca.
gov/s/ . If grantees have any questions or need assistance, please contact casf_adoption@cpuc. ca.
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Code section 281, moneys in the CASF Adoption Account are available to the Commission to award grants to increase publicly available or after-school broadband access and digital inclusion, such as grants for digital literacy training programs and public education to communities with limited broadband adoption.
The Commission is required to give preference to programs and projects in communities with demonstrated low broadband access, including low-income communities, senior citizen communities, and communities facing socioeconomic barriers to broadband adoption. See the CASF Adoption Account History webpage for more information.
Local governments, senior centers, schools, public libraries, nonprofit organizations, and community-based organizations with programs to increase publicly available or after school broadband access and digital inclusion, such as digital literacy training programs are eligible to apply for grants.
Digital Literacy (DL) Projects - Digital inclusion projects may include digital literacy training programs and public education to communities with limited broadband adoption, including low-income communities, senior citizen communities, and communities facing socioeconomic barriers to broadband adoption.
Broadband Access (BA) Projects - Publicly available or after-school broadband access projects may include free broadband access in community training rooms or other public spaces, such as local government centers, senior citizen centers, schools, public libraries, nonprofit organizations, and community-based organizations.
It may also include funding community outreach, such as analysis, comparison of Internet plans with the community, and call centers that will increase broadband access and adoption. The CASF Adoption Account is authorized $36. 385 million for fiscal year 2024-2025 to provide grants to increase publicly available or after-school broadband access and digital inclusion.
On, November 25, 2025, the Commission approved Decision (D.) 25-11-003 , modifying the Adoption Account Guidelines, with the revised rules becoming effective for the July 2026 application round and subsequent rounds. Applicants should review the Guidelines at the link below before submitting a grant application.
Adoption Account Guidelines for the July 2026 round and subsequent rounds Additionally, applicants are required to use new application forms found in the Adoption Account Application Package linked below. Only applications submitted using the new forms will be accepted. Application instructions and a new application package will be posted before March 1, 2026.
Applications may be submitted at any time. However, staff will consider applications submitted on or before each deadline listed below as a batch, until all funds have been awarded. Application Cycle Deadlines: And every January 1 and July 1 thereafter, until funds are exhausted.
Any deadline falling on a holiday, or a weekend will be extended to the following business day. Staff will post a list of applicants and projects submitted by the deadline on the CASF webpage and will post of list of projects funded.
Documents for Funded Projects Documents applicable for applications submitted in July 2026 round and subsequent rounds: Adoption Account Administrative Manual- details standard procedures such as project reporting and payment requests (link to be added when document is available).
Adoption Account Guidelines for the July 2026 round and subsequent rounds Documents applicable for applications approved before July 2026: Adoption Account Administrative Manual Adoption Account Guidelines Forms Required to be Submitted for Reporting and Payments: CASF Adoption Account Ramp Up and Year 1 Reporting Template (Word document) for a narrative description of project activities and accomplishments for the ramp up and year 1 periods only CASF Adoption Account Completion Reporting Template (Word document) for a narrative description of project activities and accomplishments to be submitted on project completion CASF Adoption Account Budget Details and Payment Request (DL and BA projects) Excel workbook to report on the status of the reporting period milestones, as well as request payment for relevant expenses to date (for all projects except call center projects) CASF Adoption Account Budget Details and Payment Request (Call Center projects) Excel workbook to report on the status of the reporting period milestones, as well as request payment for relevant expenses to date (for call center projects only) Pre-award Submissions and Funded Projects Requests for Funding January, 2026, Submissions List of Proposed Projects Requests for Funding July, 2025, Submissions List of Proposed Projects List of Projects Approved by Ministerial Review Requests for Funding January, 2025, Submissions List of Proposed Projects List of Projects Approved by Ministerial Review List of Projects Approved by Commission Resolution Requests for Funding July, 2024, Submissions List of Proposed Projects List of Projects Approved by Ministerial Review List of Projects Approved by Commission Resolution Requests for Funding January, 2024, Submissions List of Proposed Projects List of Projects Approved by Ministerial Review List of Projects Approved by Commission Resolution Requests for Funding July, 2023, Submissions List of Proposed Projects List of Projects Approved by Ministerial Review List of Projects Approved by Commission Resolution Requests for Funding January, 2023, Submissions List of Proposed Projects List of Projects Approved by Ministerial Review List of Projects Approved by Commission Resolution Requests for Funding July, 2022, Submissions List of Proposed Projects List of Projects Approved by Ministerial Review List of Projects Approved by Commission Resolution Any questions can be directed to CASF_Adoption@cpuc.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofit organizations (501(c)(3)), community-based organizations in California eligible for digital literacy and broadband access grants. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to ~$150,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Broadband Adoption Account (California Advanced Services Fund) are due January 1, 2027. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Broadband Adoption Account (California Advanced Services Fund) is funded by California Public Utilities Commission (CASF). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in California. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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