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California Digital Equity Program (CalDEP) | Broadband for All California Digital Equity Program (CalDEP) CalDEP Grant Guidelines & Request for Applications Technical Assistance Resources Partnership Coordination Resource State Digital Equity Plan Funding Tracks & Description Technical Assistance Resources Update : On May 9, 2025, the California Department of Technology received formal notification from the Trump Administration that funding for our $70 million State Digital Equity Capacity Grant award was being immediately terminated.
Effective immediately, the California Digital Equity Program (CalDEP) request for application process is suspended until further notice. We are disheartened by this news and remain committed to fighting for broadband for all Californians.
The California Digital Equity Program (CalDEP) is a subgrant program that will provide funding to statewide, regional and local entities to conduct activities to support implementation of the State Digital Equity Plan (SDEP). CalDEP subgrants must align with and work towards achievement of the goals and measurable objectives of the SDEP.
CalDEP aims to address digital equity barriers in the SDEP and support digital inclusion and outcomes related to education, healthcare, career development, and access to essential government benefit programs. CalDEP is funded by Bipartisan Infrastructure Law through the California Department of Technology’s State Digital Equity Capacity Grant from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA).
Please note that CDT will only accept applications submitted through the CalDEP Application Portal. CalDEP Grant Guidelines & Request for Applications CalDEP Application Portal All CalDEP subgrantees must be located and operate in the State of California, have an active Unique Entity ID (UEI) number assigned by SAM. gov and an Employer Identification Number (EIN) assigned by the Internal Revenue Service.
Eligible Entity categories are as follows: A local political subdivision, agency, or instrumentality of the State of California. An Indian Tribe or a Native Hawaiian organization. A foundation, corporation, institution, or association that is: a not-for-profit entity; and A community anchor institution.
A local educational agency. An entity that carries out a workforce development program. A partnership between any of the entities listed above.
A Regional Broadband Consortia (as long as they or their fiscal agents belong to an Eligible Entity category as listed above and have an active UEI). Funding Tracks and Description Funding for CalDEP awards is contingent upon CDT’s full access to State Digital Equity Capacity Grant funds from NTIA.
Funding Track Program Description Track 1: Regional/Local Ecosystems (Planning and Capacity) Subgrants to (1) develop and refine regional and local digital equity plans, and (2) provide capacity to implement digital equity activities directly or through second-tier subgrants to local Eligible Entities.
Track 2: Targeted Statewide Ecosystems Subgrants to support ecosystem development, planning, and innovation for a specific State Outcome Area or Covered Population which may be served more effectively in statewide, rather than regional or local, ecosystems.
Technical Assistance Resources Technical Assistance Resources CalDEP Questions and Answers (Q&A) Partnership Coordination Resource Here are some tips on how to prepare for the funding opportunity. Get Organized Identify Partners and Build Coalitions Research and Assessment Create or verify an active SAM.
gov registration and Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number Apply for or confirm Employer Identification Number (EIN) Complete your Federal / State audit Bookmark and review the CalDEP pages for application resources Assess opportunities and priorities in your communities and where your organization provides the best expertise in your local or statewide digital equity ecosystem Determine which Funding Track is best suited to your organization / project Submit your organization information to the Partnership Coordination Resource (optional) Identify if your region has an existing Digital Equity Plan Conduct market research to identify potential contractors and vendors Review the State Digital Equity Plan State Digital Equity Plan California Digital Equity Capacity Subgrant Program Draft Guidelines (For Public Comment between 9/30/24 through 10/29/24) For questions related to California Digital Equity Program (CalDEP), please send an email to CalDEP@state.
ca. gov .
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofits, tribes, local government and agencies, educational institutions, workforce development programs, and regional broadband consortia. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
California Digital Equity Program (CalDEP) - Regional and Local Digital Equity Ecosystems (Track 1) is funded by 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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