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Broadband Funding Programs Broadband Funding Programs Resources for last-mile projects and other broadband needs This page identifies programs for a range of broadband internet funding needs. These resources may assist communities and stakeholders in developing solutions to the digital divide including planning and building infrastructure, affordability, and adoption challenges.
Information Sheet about California Public Utilities Commission broadband technical assistance available in California. These are the primary broadband internet funding programs offered by the State of California.
Broadband Resources for Tribes in California This webpage presents a useful list of broadband internet resources available to tribes as well as selected dates and events (some funding sources are also mentioned on this webpage).
California Last Mile Federal Funding Account The California Public Utilities Commission administers this grant program for last-mile broadband infrastructure to eligible unserved locations that can provide speeds of at least 100 Mbps. Register here to use the Applicant Tool for developing grant projects and then submit applications in the Broadband Grant Portal . • September 29, 2023, 4pm Pacific Time: Grant window closes.
• To Be Announced in 2024: The next funding window will be announced. Tribal Technical Assistance Grants Grants are available for Tribes in California for technical assistance to pursue improved communications (for example, voice and broadband) to serve tribal communities. These grants support development of market studies, feasibility studies and business plans.
• January 1, April 1, July 1, and October 1 each year. California Loan Loss Reserve Fund Program This $750 million fund administered by the California Public Utilities Commission is a credit enhancement program that supports costs related to the financing of local broadband infrastructure development. • Q3 or Q4 2023: A proposed decision is anticipated for implementing this fund.
• To Be Announced in 2024: The funding window will be announced after a decision and program guidelines are adopted. California Broadband Equity, Deployment, and Access (BEAD) Program The BEAD program is a significant new source of federal funding from the National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA) that the CPUC will administer. California has been allocated approximately $1.
86 billion to expand high-speed internet access by funding planning, infrastructure deployment, and adoption programs. • Workshops and Initial Proposal in 2023. • Follow and provide input on the program: https://www.
cpuc. ca. gov/beadprogram .
• To Be Announced in 2024: The funding window will be announced after a decision and program guidelines are adopted. California Digital Equity Plan Programs The California Digital Equity Plan is being led by the California Department of Technology (CDT) . Watch for two grant programs to promote digital equity and inclusion: • The Digital Equity Capacity Building Grant Program will provide $1.
44 billion to states, territories, and tribal governments. Dates will be announced soon. • The Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program will provide $1.
25 billion through the NTIA to implement digital equity projects. Dates will be announced soon. California Advanced Services Fund (CASF) Grant Programs Each program has its own application cycle deadlines.
CASF Broadband Infrastructure Grant Account Application Cycle Deadlines: • April 1, 2024 and each April 1 thereafter. CASF Broadband Adoption Account Application Cycle Deadlines: • January 1 and July 1, 2024 • Each 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.
CASF Broadband Public Housing and Low-Income Communities Program Application Cycle Deadlines: • January 1 and July 1, 2024 • Each January 1 and July 1 thereafter until funds are exhausted. CASF Rural and Urban Regional Broadband Consortia Account Application Cycle Deadlines: • The application window for the Consortia Account is currently closed.
• When the application window opens, both existing and newly formed consortia organizations may submit applications requesting grant funding. CASF Line Extension Pilot Program Application Cycle Deadlines: • Applications may be submitted at any time until funds are exhausted.
California Broadband Deployment, Affordability, and Digital Equity Programs This webpage summarizes broadband initiatives, programs managed by the California Public Utilities Commission, the Commission's regulatory roles, and some key grant programs (funding sources also mentioned on this webpage). General Funding Search Tools The following broadband portals provide a starting point for customized funding searches.
National Telecommunications and Information Agency (NTIA) Broadband USA Federal Funding Search Tool For help finding resources and preparing to submit grant applications. BroadbandCaseworkers@cpuc. ca.
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Broadband Infrastructure Deployment Grants (Last-Mile Program) is a funding program from the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) and California Department of Technology (CDT) designed to expand high-speed internet access to underserved communities across California. Drawing from a billion Federal Funding Account, Round 1 awarded .1 billion across 52 counties, funding 113 projects that connect approximately 2 million Californians through 7,000 miles of fiber infrastructure. An additional million is anticipated for 2027–2028. Currently, limited funding opportunities remain open for six counties: Calaveras, Contra Costa, Inyo, Monterey, Orange, and Trinity. Of the funded projects, 73 serve disadvantaged areas, reflecting the program's commitment to digital equity and closing the digital divide in California's last-mile communities.
Federal Broadband Grant (Coronavirus Capital Project Broadband Construction Program) is sponsored by U.S. Department of the Treasury (administered by Washington Public Works Board). This program provides federal broadband grant funding to expand broadband infrastructure, particularly prioritizing tribal applications, then local governments. Projects in distressed communities or Indian country may receive higher funding.