State and federal funding is available to support:
- Broadband deployment
- Adoption
- Digital literacy planning and implementation
Funding programs that have an annual cycle will display the current fiscal year open and close dates.
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| State or Federal | Program Status | Program Name | Administering Agency | Program Division | Purpose | Funding Purpose | Program Purpose | Available Funding | Funding | Type of Award | Size of Award | Number of Awards | Match | Match Requirement | Funding Cycles | Application Due/Filing Window Closes | Dates of Awards and Period of Performance | Eligible Applicants | Eligible Entities | Eligible Areas | Eligible Costs | Eligibility notes | Minimum Speeds | Program Contact | Website | Link to Application Site (and to any guidelines) | Key Links and notes and sources | |||
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| State | Open | California LifeLine | CPUC, in conjunction with FCC | Communications Division | To offset the costs of wireless and home phone service | Adoption | To offset the costs of wireless and home phone service. | Updated annually | Updated annually | Subsidy | Monthly service connection discount of up to $17.90; may be combined with federal subsidy of $9.25. | No | No | Annual renewal | Continuous | Income-qualified individuals | Income-qualified individuals or individuals that participate in other qualifying programs. | N/A | Monthly service connections and activation fees | http://www.californialifeline.com/ | https://www.cpuc.ca.gov/consumer-support/financial-assistance-savings-and-discounts/lifeline/california-lifeline-eligibility#How_to_Apply_or_Renew | |||||||||
| State | Open | California Advanced Services Fund: Broadband Infrastructure Grant Account | California Public Utilities Commission | Communications Division | To subsidize the cost of middle-mile and last-mile infrastructure to expand the State’s broadband network. | Infrastructure | To deliver broadband (defined as 100/20 Mbps) to Californians. | $60,458,000 | $60.458 million for fiscal year 2024-2025 | Grant | 1) Entities with a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity that qualify as a "telephone coproration" as defined under Public Utilities (Pub. Util.) Code section 234; or 2) Wireless carriers who are registered with the Commission (i.e., hold a Wireless Identification Registration (WIR)); or 3) Non-telephone corporations that are facilities-based broadband service providers; or 4) A local governmental agency if no other eligible entity applied. | Costs directly related to the deployment of infrastructure; Costs to lease access to property or for Internet backhaul services for a period not to exceed five years; and Costs incurred by an existing facility-based broadband provider to upgrade its existing facilities to provide for interconnection. | 100/20 Mbps | CASF_Application_Questions@cpuc.ca.gov | https://www.cpuc.ca.gov/industries-and-topics/internet-and-phone/california-advanced-services-fund/casf-infrastructure-grant | https://docs.cpuc.ca.gov/PublishedDocs/Published/G000/M370/K490/370490001.pdf | See Decision for FY 2024-25 at https://docs.cpuc.ca.gov/PublishedDocs/Published/G000/M534/K270/534270733.PDF. | |||||||||||||
| State | Open | California Advanced Services Fund: Broadband Adoption Account | California Public Utilities Commission | Communications Division | The Broadband Adoption Account provides grants to increase publicly available or after-school broadband access and digital inclusion, such as grants for digital literacy training programs and public education to communities with limited broadband adoption. | Adoption, Digital Equity | To provide broadband adoption or digital equity grants for digital literacy and broadband access projects. | $36,385,000 | $36.385 million for fiscal year 2024-2025 | Grant | $150,000 maximum in previous funding cycles | Yes | 15% | Applications may be submitted at any time. However, staff will consider applications submitted on or before each deadline listed below as a batch, until all funds have been awarded. Application Cycle Deadlines: January 1, 2024; July 1, 2024; January 1, 2025; And every January 1 and July 1 thereafter, until funds are exhausted. | Application Cycle Deadlines: January 1, 2024; July 1, 2024; January 1, 2025 | Governments, Libraries, Education, Senior Centers, nonprofits, Community Organizations | Local governments, senior centers, schools, public libraries, nonprofit organizations, and community-based organizations with programs to increase publicly available or after school broadband access and digital inclusion, such as digital literacy training programs are eligible to apply for grants. | All | i. Education and outreach efforts (including travel, up to 10% of grant amount) and materials. ii. Acceptable computing devices (does not include smartphones) within budgetary limits and inclusive of computer. iii. Software (inclusive of licensing for online platforms). iv. Printers. v. Network routers, switches, modems, and cabling deployed for the purpose of establishing a space for broadband access or digital literacy that connects to an existing in-building broadband network such as Wi-Fi (inside network). vi. Mobile hotspots, only when no inside network is available. vii. Provision of technical support for the installation of equipment subsidized through this program or technical support for the equipment for the duration of the project subsidized through this program. viii. Desks and chairs to furnish a designated space for training/access. ix. Gathering, preparing, creating and distributing digital literacy curriculum (for Digital Literacy projects). x. Digital literacy instructors or staffing for monitoring the designated space or staffing for call centers. xi. Reimbursement for administrative costs is limited to administrative costs representing 15% or less of the overall proposed budget. | CASF_Adoption@cpuc.ca.gov | California Advanced Services Fund (CASF) Adoption Account | Overview of Application Process: https://www.cpuc.ca.gov/-/media/cpuc-website/divisions/communications-division/documents/casf-adoption-and-access/adoption_account/informatioN/Applying-for-a-grant-from-the-casf-adoption-account.pdf | Decision for FY2024-25: https://docs.cpuc.ca.gov/PublishedDocs/Published/G000/M534/K270/534270733.PDF List of Proposed Projects: https://www.cpuc.ca.gov/-/media/cpuc-website/divisions/communications-division/documents/casf-adoption-and-access/adoption_account/information/r10_application_list.pdf Main website: https://www.cpuc.ca.gov/industries-and-topics/internet-and-phone/california-advanced-services-fund/casf-adoption-account | |||||||
| State | Rolling | Tribal Technical Assistance | California Public Utilities Commission | Communications Division | California Tribes interested in technical assistance to pursue improved communications (for example, voice and broadband) to serve Tribal communities can apply for these grants to develop market studies, feasibility studies and business plans. The California Advanced Services Fund (CASF) has funds available to support Tribal broadband needs and increase access. | Planning | Grants to assist California Tribes in developing market studies, feasibilities studies, and/or business plans, to improve internet and communications systems. | $4,500,000 | $4.5 million for 2024-2025 | Grants | Up to $150,000 | No | N/A | Applications may be submitted at any time. However, CD will consider applications submitted on or before each deadline listed below as a batch and quarterly for processing. October 1 January 1 April 1 July 1 | Quarterly | Tribal | California Tribes with or without federal recognition, that demonstrate Tribal leadership support are eligible for technical assistance grants. | Reservations, trust lands and surrounding areas | Market studies, feasibilities studies, and/or business plans which support Tribes in their pursuit of improved communications. | N/A | Tribal_Tech_Assist@cpuc.ca.gov | https://www.cpuc.ca.gov/industries-and-topics/internet-and-phone/california-advanced-services-fund/tribal-technical-assistance | Program FAQs: https://www.cpuc.ca.gov/-/media/cpuc-website/divisions/communications-division/documents/tribal-technical-assistance-grant/web-page-docs/faqs-tribal-technical-assistance.pdf Fact sheet: https://www.cpuc.ca.gov/-/media/cpuc-website/divisions/communications-division/documents/tribal-technical-assistance-grant/web-page-docs/casf-tribal-technical-assistance-grants-one-sheet.pdf Decision for FY2024-25: https://docs.cpuc.ca.gov/PublishedDocs/Published/G000/M534/K270/534270733.PDF | |||||||
| State | Open | California Advanced Services Fund: Broadband Public Housing Account | California Public Utilities Commission | Communications Division | The Broadband Public Housing Account provides funding for inside wiring projects that will offer broadband access to low income communities at no cost to residents of those communities. | Adoption, Digital Equity, Infrastructure | To provide free broadband access in California publicly supported housing and low-income communities. | $30,141,000 | $30.141 million for 2024-2025 | Grant | $150,000 maximum in previous funding cycles | No | No | Applications may be submitted at any time. However, staff will consider applications submitted on or before each deadline listed below as a batch. Deadlines: January 1, 2025 July 1, 2025 And every January 1 and July 1 thereafter, until funds are exhausted. | Application Cycle Deadlines: July 1, 2024 January 1, 2025 | Grantees shall start projects within 30 days upon grant approval and complete the project execution within a 12-month timeframe. | Publicly-Supported Housing Developments, Farmworker Housing, and other housing developments serving low-income communities. | Publicly supported housing developments and farmworker housing are eligible to apply for grants. Low-income communities that otherwise meet eligibility requirements and comply with program requirements established by CPUC may also apply, including other housing developments or mobile home parks with low-income residents. | Publicly served and farmworker housing developments that do not currently have access to qualified broadband service of at least 25/3 Mbps. | All broadband networking equipment (hardware and software), wireless access points, wireless bridge(s), modem(s), switches, router(s), and firewall(s) for network security but not personal computers, laptops, handheld or human interface devices. Low voltage contracting work including the installation of inside wiring, network cabinets, NEMA boxes, conduits, patch panels, cable tray or ladders, and other cabling requirements to provide power and connectivity for the broadband network equipment funded as part of the project. Broadband network engineering and designing documentation. Hardware warranty of broadband network equipment as needed. Installation, provisioning, and configuration labor costs at the Minimum Point of Entry (MPOE), MDFs (Main Distribution Frame), IDFs (Intermediate Distribution Frame), WAPs (Wireless Access Point), Wireless Bridges such as P2P and P2MP (Point to Point and Point to Multi-point) Radios, Switched Ethernet, and xDSL (Digital Subscriber Line) modems. Taxes, shipping and insurance costs (if applicable) that are directly related to broadband network equipment deployed under the BPHA. | Major rehabilitation, demolition or construction work will not be funded. | CPUC_Housing@cpuc.ca.gov | California Advanced Services Fund (CASF) Public Housing Account | https://www.cpuc.ca.gov/-/media/cpuc-website/divisions/communications-division/documents/casf-adoption-and-access/bpha/bpha-application-process-overview.pdf | Final Ruling: https://docs.cpuc.ca.gov/PublishedDocs/Published/G000/M479/K637/479637749.PDF Rules and Guidelines: https://www.cpuc.ca.gov/-/media/cpuc-website/divisions/communications-division/documents/casf-adoption-and-access/bpha/bpha-guidelines.pdf Decision for FY2024-25: https://docs.cpuc.ca.gov/PublishedDocs/Published/G000/M534/K270/534270733.PDF Main website: https://www.cpuc.ca.gov/industries-and-topics/internet-and-phone/california-advanced-services-fund/casf-public-housing-account | |||||
| State | Open | California Advanced Services Fund: Line Extension Program | California Public Utilities Commission | Communications Division | The Line Extension Program awards infrastructure grants to an individual household and/or property owner to offset the costs of connecting a household or property to an existing or proposed facility-based broadband provider. | Infrastructure | Grants to offset the costs of connecting a household or property to an existing or proposed broadband provider. | $1.294 million | $1.294 million for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 | Grant | A maximum of $500 for Fixed Wireless in previous funding cycles A maximum of $9,300 for Wireline installations in previous funding cycles | No | No | Rolling | Rolling | Individuals | Customer residing at the location to be served. All recipients of the LEP grant must meet the income-based requirements. | Location lacking access to a broadband service connection | Costs of connecting the eligible applicant to existing or new facilities-based internet providers | CASFLineExtensionProgram@cpuc.ca.gov | CASF Line Extension Program | https://www.cpuc.ca.gov/-/media/cpuc-website/divisions/communications-division/documents/casf-infrastructure-and-market-analysis/line-extension-program/lep-rules-appendix-extracted-from-d1904022.pdf | Application Requirements: https://www.cpuc.ca.gov/-/media/cpuc-website/divisions/communications-division/documents/casf-infrastructure-and-market-analysis/line-extension-program/lep-rules-appendix-extracted-from-d1904022.pdf Decision for FY2024-25: https://docs.cpuc.ca.gov/PublishedDocs/Published/G000/M534/K270/534270733.PDF Main website: https://www.cpuc.ca.gov/industries-and-topics/internet-and-phone/california-advanced-services-fund/casf-line-extension-program | |||||||
| State | Open | California Teleconnect Fund | California Public Utilities Commission | Communications Division | The California Teleconnect Fund (CTF) program provides a 50% discount on advanced communication services (including Internet access and broadband services) to qualifying K–12 schools, libraries, community colleges, government-owned hospitals/health clinics, and community-based organizations. | Adoption, Utilization | Provides 50% discount on broadband and internet service for qualifying schools, libraries, community colleges, government hospitals/clinics, community-based organizations, and other entities. | $108.296 million | $108.296 million | Subsidy | 50% of approved service costs | N/A | No | N/A | Rolling | Rolling | Libraries, Education, Tribal, Governments, Healthcare | https://www.cpuc.ca.gov/-/media/cpuc-website/divisions/communications-division/documents/california-teleconnect-fund/ctf_eligible_entities.xlsx | The CTF Program categorizes applicants (and participants) into seven distinct groups: schools, libraries, community colleges, government hospitals/clinics, CBOs, healthcare CBOs, and 2-1-1 providers. Each category has different eligibility requirements. | Internet access and broadband services | The CPUC requires all existing California Teleconnect Fund (CTF) participants to periodically recertify their eligibility. | Entities participating in the CTF Program should email ctfhelp@cpuc.ca.gov to update their contact information in order to receive important information and notifications on maintaining eligibility and discounts. For general application inquiries before submitting an application, please direct them to CTFHelp@cpuc.ca.gov or call Amy Lau at (415) 696-7310. If you have submitted an application and are inquiring about its status, please direct them to CTFHelp@cpuc.ca.gov or call Ligia Serpas at (415) 703-4332. For participant recertification inquiries, please direct them to CTFHelp@cpuc.ca.gov or call Joanne Leung at (415) 703-1149. Carriers and service providers can direct inquiries to CTFClaims@cpuc.ca.gov or contact Wylen Lai at (415) 703-2616. | https://www.cpuc.ca.gov/ctf | https://ecap.cpuc.ca.gov/pcms/s/ and also see https://www.cpuc.ca.gov/consumer-support/financial-assistance-savings-and-discounts/california-teleconnect-fund | Guidebook: https://www.cpuc.ca.gov/-/media/cpuc-website/divisions/communications-division/documents/california-teleconnect-fund/ctf_applicant_and_participant_guidebook.pdf | |||||
| State | Open | Infrastructure State Revolving Fund Loan Program | California Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank | To provide financial assistance and support infrastructure and economic development in California. | Deployment | Finance public infrastructure and private development that promote a healthy climate for jobs, contribute to a strong economy and improve the quality of life in California communities. | Revolving loans and bond financing | Loans or bonds | N/A | N/A | No | No but ISRF financing may serve as a matching fund for other financing | Ongoing | Open | Governments, nonprofits | The applicant may be any subdivision of a state or local government, including departments, agencies, commissions, cities, counties, nonprofit corporations formed on behalf of an applicant, special districts, assessment districts, and joint powers authorities. | California | All or any part of the cost of construction, renovation, acquisition of all lands, structures, real or personal property, rights, rights of way, franchises, licenses, easements, and the cost of machinery and equipment. | https://www.ibank.ca.gov/loans/criteria/ | Lina Moeller - infrastructureloans@ibank.ca.gov 1325 J Street, Suite 1300, Sacramento, CA 95814 | https://ibank.ca.gov/ | https://www.ibank.ca.gov/loans/loan-applications-documents/ | ||||||||
| Federal | Open | Community Facilities Direct Loan & Grant Program | U.S. Department of Agriculture | Rural Utilities Service | This program provides affordable funding to develop essential community facilities in rural areas. An essential community facility is defined as a facility that provides an essential service to the local community for the orderly development of the community in a primarily rural area, and does not include private, commercial, or business undertakings. | Deployment | Direct loans and grants for the construction and improvement of connectivity to essential community facilities. | TBD | TBD | Grants, Loans | The maximum amount of a guaranteed loan is $100 million | N/A | Yes | Variable | Rolling applications | Rolling | N/A | Governments, nonprofits, Tribal | Public bodies, community-based non-profit corporations, federally recognized tribes. | Rural areas including cities, villages, townships, and towns including federally recognized Tribal Lands with no more than 20,000 residents according to the latest U.S. Census Data. | The purchase, construction, and improvement of essential community facilities, the purchase of equipment, and related project expenses. Utility services such as telemedicine or distance learning equipment are considered essential community facilities. | N/A | Contact the applicable state office: https://www.rd.usda.gov/about-rd/state-offices | https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/community-facilities/community-facilities-direct-loan-grant-program | https://www.rd.usda.gov/files/508_RD_RHS_CF_DirectLoanGuidanceBook_090919.pdf | Note: The term facility refers to both the physical structure financed and the resulting service. https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/community-facilities/community-facilities-guaranteed-loan-program | ||||
| Federal | Annual | PIH Operating Fund | U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development | Public and Indian Housing | PHAs may use Operating Funds to provide computer internet services to residents of public housing both in their units and in common areas. HUD has allowed PHAs to use Operating Funds to cover costs of computer internet service for computer labs and for PHA operation and management. | Adoption | Broadband connections and equipment purchasing support for schools and libraries. | $4,500,000,000 | $4.5 billion | Grants | N/A | N/A | No | N/A | Applicants should contact their Public Housing Agency for information. | N/A | Varies | Governments | Public Housing Agencies | Nationwide | Eligible costs include providing computer internet services, including computer labs, to residents of public housing in their units and in common areas. Other eligible costs include the maintenance of PHA-purchased broadband equipment and wiring; Wi-Fi network equipment; satellite/cellular receivers; and in-unit routers, hotspots, and modems. | N/A | REAC - Technical Assistance Center 1-888-245-4860 REAC_TAX@hud.gov | https://www.hud.gov/sites/dfiles/PIH/documents/PublicHousingFundingSupportInternetConnectivityResidents.pdf | N/A | COVID-19 funding increased the Capital Fund and expanded its uses related to the internet. Main page: https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/public_indian_housing/programs/ph/am/opfnd2024 FY2024 Schedule: https://www.hud.gov/sites/dfiles/PIH/documents/2024_PHA_Operating_Fund_Grant_Submission_Schedule_042024.pdf Shortfall funding notice May 9, 2024: https://www.hud.gov/sites/dfiles/PIH/documents/ShortfallFunding_Notice_2024_15pihn.pdf | 2/21/2022 | |||
| Federal | Annual | E-Rate | Federal Communications Commission | Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) | The FCC's E-Rate program makes telecommunications and information services more affordable for schools and libraries by discounting telecommunications, internet access, and internal connections. | Deployment, Adoption | Broadband connections and equipment purchasing support for schools and libraries. | $4,940,076,139 | Determined annually, $4.940 billion cap for FY2024 | Subsidy | 20-90% discount | N/A | N/A | N/A | Annually | 28-Mar-24 | N/A | Education, Tribal, Governments, Libraries | Eligible schools, school districts, libraries, and tribal libraries, or a consortium of such. | There are no geographic restrictions or eligibility requirements for this program. | Specific eligible costs are published each year, but generally include data transmission services, internet access, internal connections, managed internal broadband services, and basic maintenance of internal connections. On July 18, 2024, the FCC made hotspots eligible for E-Rate funding, see https://www.fcc.gov/document/fcc-approves-rules-support-wi-fi-hotspots-through-e-rate-program. | N/A | (888) 203-8100 | https://www.fcc.gov/general/e-rate-schools-libraries-usf-program | FY2024 Public Notice: https://www.fundsforlearning.com/news/2024/03/fy2024-e-rate-funding-cap-4-94-billion; https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-24-229A1.pdf | |||||
| Federal | Annual | Rural Health Care Program - Healthcare Connect Fund | Federal Communications Commission | Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) | The Healthcare Connect Fund (HCF) Program provides a 65% discount on eligible broadband connectivity expenses for eligible rural healthcare providers (HCPs). | Deployment, Adoption | Provides financial assistance to eligible healthcare providers for broadband services. | $706,926,603 | The Rural Health Care (RHC) program funding cap for funding year (FY) 2024 is $706,926,603. The internal cap for upfront payments and multi-year commitments under the Healthcare Connect Fund (HCF) Program is $178,496,95 | Subsidy | 65% discount on eligible expenses | N/A | No | N/A | Annually | 1-May-24 | N/A | Nonprofits, Healthcare | Non-profit or public entities located in rural areas that are one of the following types of facilities: teaching hospitals, medical schools, local health departments and agencies, community mental health centers, nonprofit hospitals, rural health clinics, skilled nursing facilities, healthcare provider consortiums. | Rural areas | Broadband services, network equipment, and healthcare provider constructed and owned networks. | N/A | 800-453-1546, rhc-assist@usac.org | https://www.usac.org/rural-health-care/healthcare-connect-fund-program/ | https://www.usac.org/rural-health-care/healthcare-connect-fund-program/step-4-submit-funding-requests/ | March 8 2024: https://www.usac.org/rural-health-care/resources/announcements/; https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-24-229A1.pdf Deadlines: https://www.usac.org/rural-health-care/additional-program-guidance/funding-year-overview/; FCC granting 30 day extension where a waiver request was filed within 30 days of the deadline: https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-24-366A1.pdf | ||||
| Federal | Annual | Rural Health Care Program - Telecommunications Program | Federal Communications Commission | Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) | The Telecommunications (Telecom) Program provides reduced rates to rural health care providers (HCPs) for telecommunications and voice services for the use of telemedicine and telehealth. Eligible services are discounted at the difference in cost between urban and rural areas in the state. | Adoption | Provides discounts for voice and data services to healthcare providers. | $706,926,603 | The Rural Health Care (RHC) program funding cap for funding year (FY) 2024 is $706,926,603. The internal cap for upfront payments and multi-year commitments under the Healthcare Connect Fund (HCF) Program is $178,496,95 | Subsidy | Determined based on the differential between urban and rural pricing | N/A | No | N/A | Annually | 1-May-24 | N/A | Nonprofits, Healthcare | Non-profit or public entities located in rural areas that are one of the following types of facilities: teaching hospitals, medical schools, local health departments and agencies, community mental health centers, nonprofit hospitals, rural health clinics, skilled nursing facilities, healthcare provider consortiums. | Rural areas | Telecommunications services. | N/A | 800-453-1546, rhc-assist@usac.org | https://www.usac.org/rural-health-care/telecommunications-program/ | https://www.usac.org/rural-health-care/telecommunications-program/step-4-submit-funding-requests/ | On March 8, 2023, the FCC released FCC Order DA 23-189, extending the deadline for the FY2023 Application Filing Window to May 1, 2023: https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-23-189A1.pdf On June 14, 2024, the FCC issued a public notice confirming the unused $161.57 million in funding from FY2023 will carry forward to FY2024: https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-24-573A1.pdf Information for FY2024 RHC Program Applicants: https://www.usac.org/wp-content/uploads/rural-health-care/documents/handouts/RHC-Program-Information-for-FY2024.pdf | ||||
| Federal | Annual | Community Facilities Direct Loan & Grant Program | U.S. Department of Agriculture | Rural Utilities Service | This program provides affordable funding to develop essential community facilities in rural areas. An essential community facility is defined as a facility that provides an essential service to the local community for the orderly development of the community in a primarily rural area, and does not include private, commercial, or business undertakings. | Deployment | Direct loans and grants for the construction and improvement of connectivity to essential community facilities. | TBD | TBD | Grants, Loans | The maximum amount of a guaranteed loan is $100 million | N/A | Yes | Variable | Rolling applications | Rolling | N/A | Governments, nonprofits, Tribal | Public bodies, community-based non-profit corporations, federally recognized tribes. | Rural areas including cities, villages, townships, and towns including federally recognized Tribal Lands with no more than 20,000 residents according to the latest U.S. Census Data. | The purchase, construction, and improvement of essential community facilities, the purchase of equipment, and related project expenses. Utility services such as telemedicine or distance learning equipment are considered essential community facilities. | N/A | Contact the applicable state office: https://www.rd.usda.gov/about-rd/state-offices | https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/community-facilities/community-facilities-direct-loan-grant-program | Guidebook: https://www.rd.usda.gov/media/file/download/usda-rd-rd-rhs-cf-direct-loan-guidance-book-fy22.pdf | Note: The term “facility” refers to both the physical structure financed and the resulting service. https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/community-facilities/community-facilities-guaranteed-loan-program | ||||
| Federal | Open | Telecommunications Infrastructure Loans and Loan Guarantees Program | U.S. Department of Agriculture | Rural Utilities Service | This program provides financing for the construction, maintenance, improvement, and expansion of telephone service and broadband in rural areas. | Deployment | Infrastructure buildout in rural areas. | Dependent on funding type | Dependent on funding type | Loans, Loan Guarantees | $50,000 minimum | N/A | No | N/A | Rolling | Rolling | N/A | Companies, nonprofits, Tribal, Governments | State and local governmental entities; federally recognized tribes; non-profits, including cooperatives, limited dividend or mutual associations; for-profit businesses (must be a corporation or limited liability company). | Rural areas and towns with a population of 5,000 or less that don't have telecommunications facilities or where the applicant is the recognized telecommunications provider. | Application expenses are not eligible. Loans can be used to finance telecommunications in rural areas for improvements, expansions, construction, acquisitions, and refinancing. | 25/3 Mbps | For questions about the Telecommunications Infrastructure Loan Program, please call the Loan Origination and Approval Division at (202) 720-0800. | https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/telecommunications-infrastructure-loans-loan-guarantees | eAuthentication (usda.gov) | Main page: https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/telecommunications-programs/telecommunications-infrastructure-loans-loan-guarantees | 2/12/2024 | |||
| Federal | Open | Lifeline | Federal Communications Commission | Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) | Provides a discount on phone and broadband service for qualifying low-income households to ensure that all Americans have the opportunities and security that those services bring, including being able to connect to jobs, family, and emergency services. | Adoption | Monthly benefit of up to $9.25 towards phone or internet services for eligible subscribers (up to $34.25 for those living on Tribal lands). | $2,778,691,284 | $2.78 billion for 2024 | Subsidy | Monthly benefit of up to $9.25 towards phone or internet services for eligible subscribers (up to $34.25 for those living on Tribal lands). | N/A | N/A | N/A | Rolling/Ongoing | Rolling | Rolling basis | Companies | Providers of voice and broadband service, either wireless or wireline, designated as "eligible telecommunications carriers." | Nationwide | Consumers' monthly costs for phone and broadband service. | 25/3 Mbps | FCC Telecommunications Access Policy Division: 202-418-7400 or LifelineProgram@usac.org | https://www.usac.org/lifeline/ | N/A | 2024 budget announcement: https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-23-621A1.pdf. For further information: https://www.usac.org/lifeline/learn/; https://www.usac.org/lifeline/resources/program-data/. | ||||
| Federal | Annual | Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) | U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development | The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program provides annual grants on a formula basis to states, cities, and counties to develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment, and by expanding economic opportunities, principally for low- and moderate-income persons. | Deployment | Infrastructure installation in new or substantially rehabilitated HUD-funded multifamily rental housing is required. | TBD | TBD | Grants | Varies | N/A | No | N/A | Applicants should contact their local CDBG programs for application deadlines | Varies | N/A | Governments | Urban "entitlement" jurisdictions, which are generally cities = or > 50,000 and counties = or > 200,000, receive funds based on a formula. Other jurisdictions, including most rural areas, can apply for and receive funds available to "non-entitlement" jurisdictions. Those grants are distributed by the State Small Cities CDBG programs. | Certain Alaskan, Aleut, or Eskimo tribes and Alaskan Native Villages can apply directly to their HUD field offices. | CDBG funds may be used for broadband and telecommunications projects, including such infrastructure improvements as the installation of wiring, fiber-optic cables, and distribution lines. Other eligible activities include digital literacy classes and economic development grants and loans to for-profit businesses, particularly businesses that focus on broadband internet access and technology. | N/A | Check with city, county, or state governments | https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/comm_planning/cdbg | N/A | 1/10/2024 HUD Proposed Rule: https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/comm_planning/cdbg/proposed_rule Proposed Rule Factsheet: https://www.hud.gov/sites/dfiles/CPD/documents/CDBG_Proposed_Rule-FACT_SHEET.pdf Proposed Rule FAQs: https://www.hud.gov/sites/dfiles/CPD/documents/CDBG-Proposed-Rule-FAQs-2023-01-11.pdf | 2/12/2024 | ||||
| Federal | Annual | PIH Operating Fund | U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development | Public and Indian Housing | PHAs may use Operating Funds to provide computer internet services to residents of public housing both in their units and in common areas. HUD has allowed PHAs to use Operating Funds to cover costs of computer internet service for computer labs and for PHA operation and management. | Adoption | Internet services and computer labs. | $4,500,000,000 | $4.5 billion | Grants | N/A | N/A | No | N/A | Applicants should contact their Public Housing Agency for information. | N/A | Varies | Governments | Public Housing Agencies | Nationwide | Eligible costs include providing computer internet services, including computer labs, to residents of public housing in their units and in common areas. Other eligible costs include the maintenance of PHA-purchased broadband equipment and wiring; Wi-Fi network equipment; satellite/cellular receivers; and in-unit routers, hotspots, and modems. | N/A | REAC - Technical Assistance Center 1-888-245-4860 REAC_TAX@hud.gov | https://www.hud.gov/sites/dfiles/PIH/documents/PublicHousingFundingSupportInternetConnectivityResidents.pdf | N/A | COVID-19 funding increased the Capital Fund and expanded its uses related to the internet. Main page: https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/public_indian_housing/programs/ph/am/opfnd2024 FY2024 Schedule: https://www.hud.gov/sites/dfiles/PIH/documents/2024_PHA_Operating_Fund_Grant_Submission_Schedule_042024.pdf Shortfall funding notice May 9, 2024: https://www.hud.gov/sites/dfiles/PIH/documents/ShortfallFunding_Notice_2024_15pihn.pdf | 2/21/2022 | |||
| Federal | Open | Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program | U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development | The Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program (Section 108) provides Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) recipients with the ability to leverage their annual grant allocation to access low-cost, flexible financing for economic development, housing, public facility, and infrastructure projects. | Deployment, Adoption, Utilization | Provide communities with low-cost, long-term financing for economic and community development projects. | Varies by geography | $319.5 million + $50,000 for the Republic of the Marshall Islands | Loans | 5x CDBG entitlement amount | N/A | No | N/A | Rolling applications | Rolling | Varies | Governments | Eligible applicants include the following public entities: States; metropolitan cities and urban counties that are CDBG entitlement recipients; and certain non-entitlement communities. Although community organizations cannot apply directly, local grantees may fund community activities. | Nationwide | CDBG loan funds may be used to for broadband and telecommunications projects, including such infrastructure improvements as the installation of wiring, fiber-optic cables, and distribution lines. Other eligible activities include digital literacy classes and economic development grants and loans to for-profit businesses, particularly businesses that focus on broadband internet access and technology. | N/A | section108@hud.gov | https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/comm_planning/section108 | https://files.hudexchange.info/resources/documents/Section-108-Application-Tool.pdf | Current Availability of Section 108 Financing:https://www.hud.gov/sites/dfiles/CPD/documents/Loan-Authority-2023-11-28.xlsx | |||||
| Federal | Open | Broadband Technical Assistance Program | U.S. Department of Agriculture | Rural Utilities Service | The Broadband Technical Assistance (BTA) program provides financial assistance through cooperative agreements to eligible entities to receive or deliver broadband technical assistance and training. | Planning | Broadband planning. | $25,000,000 | $25 million for FY 2024 | Grants | Varies by funding category | N/A | No | N/A | Annually | 20-Aug-24 | 2 years | Companies, nonprofits, Higher Education, Governments, Tribal | Federally recognized tribes and tribal entities; states or local governments, including any agency, subdivision, instrumentality, or political subdivision thereof; a territory or possession of the U.S.; an institution of higher education; nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) IRS status; cooperatives or mutual organizations; corporations; or Limited Liability Companies or Limited Liability Partnerships | For the purposes of BTA, a rural area is defined as any area not located in a city, town, or incorporated area with a population greater than 20,000, or an urbanized area next to a city, town or incorporated area with a population greater than 50,000 people. | Broadband technical assistance activities that promote the expansion of broadband into rural areas. | Certain other area eligibility restrictions apply. | N/A | To submit questions to RUS staff regarding the BTA, please complete the form available at www.usda.gov/reconnect/contact-us | https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/telecommunications-programs/broadband-technical-assistance-program | Via https://www.grants.gov/. Application Guide: https://www.rd.usda.gov/media/file/download/bta-appguide-fy24.pdf | Federal Register announcement: https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-06-21/pdf/2024-13691.pdf?utm_campaign=subscription+mailing+list&utm_medium=email&utm_source=federalregister.gov Fact sheet: https://www.rd.usda.gov/sites/default/files/usda_rus_bta_factsheet-06212024.pdf | |||
| Federal | Annual | Community Facilities Direct Loan & Grant Program | U.S. Department of Agriculture | Rural Utilities Service | This program provides affordable funding to develop essential community facilities in rural areas. An essential community facility is defined as a facility that provides an essential service to the local community for the orderly development of the community in a primarily rural area, and does not include private, commercial, or business undertakings. | Deployment | Direct loans and grants for the construction and improvement of connectivity to essential community facilities. | TBD | TBD | Grants, Loans | The maximum amount of a guaranteed loan is $100 million | N/A | Yes | Variable | Rolling applications | Rolling | N/A | Governments, nonprofits, Tribal | Public bodies, community-based non-profit corporations, federally recognized tribes. | Rural areas including cities, villages, townships, and towns including federally recognized Tribal Lands with no more than 20,000 residents according to the latest U.S. Census Data. | The purchase, construction, and improvement of essential community facilities, the purchase of equipment, and related project expenses. Utility services such as telemedicine or distance learning equipment are considered essential community facilities. | N/A | Contact the applicable state office: https://www.rd.usda.gov/about-rd/state-offices | https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/community-facilities/community-facilities-direct-loan-grant-program | Guidebook: https://www.rd.usda.gov/media/file/download/usda-rd-rd-rhs-cf-direct-loan-guidance-book-fy22.pdf | Note: The term “facility” refers to both the physical structure financed and the resulting service. https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/community-facilities/community-facilities-guaranteed-loan-program | ||||
| Federal | Annual | Emergency Management Performance Grants | U.S. Department of Homeland Security | Federal Emergency Management Agency | EMPG provides state, local, tribal, and territorial emergency management agencies with resources to sustain a secure and resilient nation. It supports efforts to build and maintain core capabilities for prevention, protection, mitigation, response and recovery. | Deployment, Planning, Utilization | Supporting emergency preparedness. | $319,500,000 | $319.5 million | Grants | N/A | N/A | Yes | 50% | Varies Annually | 24-Jun-24 | 3 years | Governments, Tribal | FEMA awards grants directly to all states and territories. A single application is accepted for each state/territory from either the State Administrative Agency or the State's Emergency Management Agency, on behalf of state, local, tribal, and territorial emergency management agencies. | Awards are distributed throughout all states and territories. | Eligible costs include but are not limited to planning, equipment, training, construction, maintenance and sustainment, management and administration, and indirect facilities and administrative costs. | Check State Emergency Management Agency | https://www.fema.gov/grants/preparedness/emergency-management-performance | N/A | FY2024 NOFO: https://www.fema.gov/grants/preparedness/emergency-management-performance/fy-24-nofo; FY2024 Fact Sheet: https://www.fema.gov/grants/preparedness/emergency-management-performance/fy-24-fact-sheet | 3/22/2023 | ||||
| Federal | Open | Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program | U.S. Department of Commerce | National Telecommunications and Information Administration | $1.25 billion discretionary grant program distributed via annual grant programs over 5 years to implement digital equity projects. | Adoption, Utilization | To expand access to and adoption of broadband among vulnerable populations and others. | $750 million | $750 million for 2024; $250 million for 2025 may be made available in October 2024 | Grants | Estimated at $5 million to $12 million | TBD | 10% minimum, subject to waiver | TBD | One Time Grant | September 23, 2024 for most; October 22, 2024 for U.S. Territories | Annual funding cycles for 5 years | 1) Governments and agencies, 2) Native Entities, 3) nonprofits that are not schools, 4) community anchor institutions, 5) local educational agencies, 6) entities carrying out a workforce development program, 7) a partnership between entities (1) through (6) | 1) Governments and agencies, 2) Native Entities, 3) nonprofits that are not schools, 4) community anchor institutions, 5) local educational agencies, 6) entities carrying out a workforce development program, 7) a partnership between entities (1) through (6) | NTIA will prioritize projects that meet as many of the following six criteria as possible: i) address an aspect of the digital divide without a current solution or supplements an existing solution in an innovative manner and uses a unique, novel, and/or creative approach tailored to the unique needs and challenges faced by the Covered Populations ii and iii) include matching funds of 20 percent or 30 percent, iv) promote two or more of the following: 1) Economic stability, including workforce development and employment opportunities; (2) Access to quality education; (3) Access to healthcare; (4) Social and civic engagement; or (5) Community access to the benefits of Internet technology, v) focus services on one or more Covered Populations in geographic areas in which more than 50% of households are “covered households” within the meaning of the Digital Equity Act, and vi) create a sustainable long-term impact on digital equity and inclusion | Digital inclusion activities; digital navigators; workforce training programs; low-cost devices; and deployment of public broadband. | N/A | Please direct programmatic inquiries to: Angela Thi Bennett Director of Digital Equity Office of Internet Connectivity and Growth National Telecommunications and Information Administration U.S. Department of Commerce 1401 Constitution Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20230 Phone: (202) 482-2048 Email: digitalequity@ntia.gov Please direct grant management inquiries to: Darren Olson Grants Officer Grants Management Division National Institute of Standards and Technology 325 Broadway Boulder, CO 80305 Phone: (720) 693-0465 Email: darren.olson@nist.gov | See https://www.ntia.gov/program/digital-equity-act-programs/digital-equity-competitive-grant-program and https://www.ntia.gov/federal-register-notice/2024/notice-funding-opportunity-digital-equity-competitive-grant-program | TBD | Rolling awards planned, NOFO p.42. https://www.ntia.gov/federal-register-notice/2024/notice-funding-opportunity-digital-equity-competitive-grant-program |