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.
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.
The California Community Foundation (CCF), which serves as the LA Collaborative’s Fiscal Agent, is soliciting proposals in response to Request for Proposals (RFP) No. CJF-Catalyst-01 to fund innovative projects that promote economic resilience, equitable growth, and workforce development across high-growth industries. This RFP seeks to support programs that align with CJF’s core goals of creating quality jobs, advancing sustainability, and prioritizing disinvested communities throughout Los Angeles County. Community Broadband Projects looking to develop a local workforce for network development, and or network management qualify for this funding source.