California Awards $157 Million in Grants for Broadband Projects Across the State

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) approved $157 million in the eighth round of grants for last-mile broadband projects as part of the $2 billion Last Mile Federal Funding Account grant program, which expands broadband internet access for underserved and unserved communities across California. This continues a rolling process of awards and recommendations. The CPUC also approved a contingent $50 million grant from the Broadband Loan Loss Reserve Fund for Golden State Connect Authority to help expand access to reliable, affordable, high-speed broadband for rural Californians. Last Mile Federal Funding Account grants include:

• $61 million for five Last Mile Federal Funding Account broadband infrastructure grant projects in Amador and Solano Counties, benefiting approximately 10,000 Californians.
• $96 million for three Last Mile Federal Funding Account broadband infrastructure grant projects in Los Angeles County, benefiting approximately 1.2 million Californians.