California Advanced Services Fund: Broadband Adoption Account – July 2024 Cycle
Can you apply?
This grant is for California organizations working to increase broadband adoption in underserved communities. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, community-based organizations, local government entities, schools, libraries, and senior centers. The program funds digital literacy training and broadband access projects in low-income areas, senior communities, and places with socioeconomic barriers to broadband adoption.
Projects may provide digital literacy training, free broadband access in public spaces, or community outreach about internet plans. California geographic restriction applies.
All types of qualifying organizations within California may apply if they serve eligible communities.
⚖️ Cost sharing / matching required — applicants must contribute their own funds.
This grant is for California organizations working to increase broadband adoption in underserved communities. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, community-based organizations, local government entities, schools, libraries, and senior centers. The program funds digital literacy training and broadband access projects in low-income areas, senior communities, and places with socioeconomic barriers to broadband adoption.
Projects may provide digital literacy training, free broadband access in public spaces, or community outreach about internet plans. California geographic restriction applies.
All types of qualifying organizations within California may apply if they serve eligible communities.
Program description
The California Public Utilities Commission will 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. Eligible Projects: Digital Literacy 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 Projects- may include those that provide 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 can 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.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
Demographic focus
Details
This grant is for California organizations working to increase broadband adoption in underserved communities. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, community-based organizations, local government entities, schools, libraries, and senior centers. The program funds digital literacy training and broadband access projects in low-income areas, senior communities, and places with socioeconomic barriers to broadband adoption.
Projects may provide digital literacy training, free broadband access in public spaces, or community outreach about internet plans. California geographic restriction applies.
All types of qualifying organizations within California may apply if they serve eligible communities.
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Program contact
- 📧 CASF_adoption@cpuc.ca.gov
- 📞 1-415-355-4999
Funding track record
Past applications & awards under this program (California Grants Portal) — how competitive it is.
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Applications | Awarded | Award rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-2025 | 68 | 55 | 81% |
Source: California Grants Portal
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