Summer 2025 Funding Highlights: Opportunities to Advance Broadband Projects in Los Angeles County

By Liliana Aide Monge, Unite-LA

As summer kicks off in Los Angeles, so does a fresh wave of funding opportunities aimed at expanding digital access and equity. Whether you’re a community-based organization, nonprofit, or local leader working to bridge the digital divide, now is the time to prepare your proposals and take advantage of critical resources.

Digital Equity Spark Grants: Fueling Grassroots Innovation

Our partners at the Michelson 20MM Foundation have launched a new round of Digital Equity Spark Grants to support innovative, community-led solutions to close the digital divide. These grants are designed for organizations that are sparking meaningful change—from device access to digital skills training and broadband adoption.

📅 Key Dates:

• Application Window: May 27 – June 10, 2025
• Resources Available:
  • Webinar Recording
  • Slide Deck
  • Letter of Inquiry (Template)
  • Application (Template)
  • One-on-One Meeting with Cristal Mojica, Senior Program Manager

🔗 Learn more and apply

CPUC CASF Adoption Account: Scaling Impact Across California

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) is now accepting applications for its California Advanced Services Fund (CASF) Adoption Account through July 1, 2025. This program provides funding for digital literacy training, public access programs, and broadband adoption efforts—particularly in underserved communities.

If your work involves supporting residents with broadband sign-ups, computer literacy, or workforce upskilling, this funding can help take your impact to the next level.

🔗 Learn more and apply

Internet Society: Connecting the Unconnected

The Internet Society Foundation is currently offering funding through its “Connecting the Unconnected” program. This initiative supports communities that are developing local access solutions to address the lack of affordable, reliable internet. Ideal for grassroots efforts, this program funds everything from community networks and broadband infrastructure to training and localized deployment models.

This is a strong opportunity for organizations in L.A. County that are working on sustainable, community-centered broadband initiatives, particularly in areas that remain off the digital grid.

• Application Window: July 15 – August 27, 2025

🔗 Explore the program and apply

These opportunities represent critical investments in our shared digital future. LA DEAL is committed to helping our partners across Los Angeles County access the tools, training, and funding they need to drive broadband expansion. Let’s keep the momentum going this summer—and make sure every Angeleno has the access and skills to thrive in the digital age

Reach out to [email protected] for more information.