The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has officially opened the BEAD Project Application process. Applications are due by May 9, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. PST, and must be submitted through the BEAD Application Portal.
The State of California will award up to $70 million dollars to various counties in Q1 of 2025. NOFO should be available by January 31, 2025, and grant submissions will be due on May 30, 2025.
These grants can help fund broadband mapping, infrastructure planning, provider partnerships, and digital skills training.
For more details and application information, visit the CPUC Digital Divide Grant Program
Applications opened on December 12, 2024, and the deadline to apply is May 30, 2025.
The California Public Utilities Commission collects up to $150 million per year until December 31, 2032 for use by the CASF program. Grant awards are made based on the Broadband Availability Map. The 2025 CASF Infrastructure application deadline is pending, contingent upon the finalization of the CPUC’s current application review.
Proposals to the CPUC are due on October 31, 2025.
LISC is now accepting proposals for its Broadband Planning Help Hub, offering free technical assistance to support local broadband initiatives. This program is part of the National Broadband Technical Assistance Marketplace.
Eligible applicants include community-facing organizations leading broadband efforts. Services are offered on a rolling basis and include infrastructure planning, funding strategy, digital literacy, and community tech hub development.
For more information email [email protected] or to apply to the Broadband Help Hub Technical Assistance Program – HERE