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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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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Telecommunications providers, nonprofits, local governments, and private entities expanding broadband access in unserved/underserved areas of California Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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