California Advanced Services Fund: Broadband Adoption Account – July 2026 Cycle
Public Utilities Commission
About This Grant
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.
Grant Summary
California Advanced Services Fund: Broadband Adoption Account – July 2026 Cycle is a Public Utilities Commission grant providing up to $30M for nonprofit, municipality, school district. Applications are due 2026-07-01 (closing in 12 days). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
Focus Areas
Eligibility
How to Apply
Up to $30M
2026-07-01
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for California Advanced Services Fund: Broadband Adoption Account – July 2026 Cycle from Public Utilities Commission, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
- 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Public Utilities Commission before the deadline.
Search & build free — $99 one-time to unlock the export-ready application pack. No subscription.
Don't want to draft it yourself?
We'll draft the complete application against Public Utilities Commission's requirements, run a quality review, and email you a submission-ready PDF plus an editable Word doc within 5 business days. Most orders deliver in 24-48 hours. Flat $399, any grant size.
AI Requirement Analysis
Detailed requirements not yet analyzed
Have the NOFO? Paste it below for AI-powered requirement analysis.
California Advanced Services Fund: Broadband Adoption Account – July 2026 Cycle: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the California Advanced Services Fund: Broadband Adoption Account – July 2026 Cycle?
California Advanced Services Fund: Broadband Adoption Account – July 2026 Cycle is offered by Public Utilities Commission and is generally open to nonprofit, municipality, school district, small business. It is available in CA. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.
How much funding does the California Advanced Services Fund: Broadband Adoption Account – July 2026 Cycle provide?
California Advanced Services Fund: Broadband Adoption Account – July 2026 Cycle provides up to $30M per award from Public Utilities Commission. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the California Advanced Services Fund: Broadband Adoption Account – July 2026 Cycle deadline?
Applications for California Advanced Services Fund: Broadband Adoption Account – July 2026 Cycle are due 2026-07-01 (closing in 12 days). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, Public Utilities Commission, and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.
How do you apply for the California Advanced Services Fund: Broadband Adoption Account – July 2026 Cycle?
To apply for California Advanced Services Fund: Broadband Adoption Account – July 2026 Cycle, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from Public Utilities Commission.
Browse More Grants
Related Grants
California Advanced Services Fund: Broadband Adoption Account – July 2026 Cycle
Public Utilities Commission — up to $30M
Beverage Container Redemption Innovation Grant Program
Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
2025–26 After School Education and Safety grant program (Round 2)
CA Department of Education
Beverage Container Redemption Innovation Grant
Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery