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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.
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Last Mile Federal Funding Account Public Utilities Commission Broadband Implementation for California Last Mile Federal Funding Account Last Mile Federal Funding Account 2025 Limited Six County Application Opportunity The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) is opening a limited opportunity to submit last mile Federal Funding Account applications in the six counties that did not receive awards in Round 1 of funding, which closed on February 20, 2025.
The six counties are Calaveras, Contra Costa, Inyo, Monterey, Orange, and Trinity. More information is available on the Application Resources and 2025 Data and Public Map pages. $1.
1 Billion Awarded to Projects in 52 Counties in Round 1 of Awards February 20, 2025 update on first round last mile Federal Funding Account awards. The first round awarded over $1 billion in broadband grants for projects spanning 52 counties across California. An additional $550 million is set to be allocated to the Last Mile program in the 2027–2028 state budget.
113 broadband projects funded statewide. 2 million Californians benefiting from improved connectivity. 73 projects primarily serving disadvantaged areas.
7,000 miles of fiber under deployment in these projects. The Federal Funding Account, administered by the CPUC, is a $2 billion grant program for last-mile broadband infrastructure projects to connect unserved Californians, in accordance with 2021’s Senate Bill 156 (Chapter 112, Statutes of 2021). The Broadband Investments Package fact sheet provides more information on the Senate Bill 156 investments.
Federal Funding Account Rules and Guidelines Entities interested in applying should review Decision 22-04-055 and its Appendix , which established the Federal Funding Account rules and guidelines. Federal Funding Account 2025 Data and Map Data and a public map for interested applications is published on the Federal Funding Account 2025 Data and Public Map webpage .
Key program documents will also be provided to the Broadband Deployment proceeding (Rulemaking 20-09-001) and the California Advanced Services Fund (CASF) proceeding (Rulemaking 20-08-021) service lists. Email questions about the last mile Federal Funding Account to federalfundingaccount@cpuc. ca.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Telecommunications providers, nonprofits, local governments, and private entities expanding broadband access in unserved/underserved areas of California. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The most recent published deadline was May 1, 2026, which has passed. This is an annual program, so a new cycle should follow. Check the funder's website for the next application window.
Broadband Infrastructure Deployment Grants (Last-Mile Program) is funded by California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) and California Department of Technology (CDT). 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.
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The Department of Defense FY2026 Defense University Research Instrumentation Program (DURIP) provides funding for U.S. universities to acquire research equipment and instrumentation in areas important to national defense, including AI and machine learning hardware. The program is administered jointly by the Army Research Office (ARO), Office of Naval Research (ONR), and Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR), with approximately $34 million available and 95 awards anticipated. DURIP funds the acquisition of specialized computing hardware for AI/ML research (GPU clusters, TPUs, neuromorphic processors), robotics and autonomous systems testbeds, sensor arrays and data collection systems for machine learning training, high-performance computing infrastructure for defense-relevant AI research, and laboratory equipment for human-AI interaction studies. The program specifically supports equipment that enhances research-related education in DoD-priority disciplines. While general-purpose computing is not eligible, computing equipment directly supporting DoD-relevant AI research programs qualifies. No cost sharing is required.
Vinnova, Sweden's national innovation agency, funds projects developing applied AI solutions for Swedish industry through its Advanced Digitalization Programme. Each project can apply for between 2 and 10 million SEK (approximately $190,000 to $950,000 USD) covering up to 50% of eligible project costs. The total call budget is 60 million SEK. Projects run for 12-24 months and focus on two key areas: Intelligent Edge (AI for real-time application in the sensor chain) and AI-based decision support. All projects must address industrial needs and integrate gender equality and climate change perspectives. Scientific publications must be open access. A parallel call also funds AI and cybersecurity projects at 1-10 million SEK per project with a 50 million SEK total budget.
The FY2026 COPS Technology and Equipment Program makes $401.4 million available for law enforcement technology, equipment, and interoperable communications — with no local match and a July 16 deadline. But it is a noncompetitive, invitational program: only entities named in the Congressional earmark schedule can apply. Here is how TEP actually works, why it dwarfs the competitive COPS programs, and what agencies not on the list should do instead.
Read articleOn July 22, 2026 the White House committed more than $5 billion to expand the Genesis Mission — the government-wide 'AI for science' effort — announcing 278 first projects and 14 National Science and Technology Challenges spanning health, energy, infrastructure, manufacturing, and national security. More than 15 federal agencies are contributing awards, datasets, and facilities. Here is how the pieces fit, why it reorganizes the science-funding map, and how to position for the awards flowing out of it.
Read articleOn July 22, 2026 the White House announced more than $5 billion and 15-plus federal agencies behind the Genesis Mission — a national effort to point AI at the hardest problems in science. Here is what the mission actually funds, how its five National Science and Technology Challenges map to real solicitations already opening, and how a research team or small business should position for the money flowing out of it.
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