California Awards $9 Million in Final Round of Broadband Grants

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) approved $9 million in broadband infrastructure grants for five projects in Tuolumne County (CA), marking a major milestone in the state’s historic $2 billion Last Mile Federal Funding Account grant program. These investments bring broadband access to underserved and unserved communities across California, reinforcing the state’s commitment to Broadband for All. The Last Mile Federal Funding Account seeks to close the digital divide by expanding investment in broadband infrastructure, increasing affordability, and enhancing access for all with the prioritization of disadvantaged and low-income communities. Today’s grants will provide access and improve service to approximately 3,300 households and businesses in Tuolumne County. The CPUC has now awarded over $1 billion in broadband grants for projects spanning 52 counties across California. An additional $550 million is set to be allocated to the Last Mile program in the 2027–2028 state budget.