California Advanced Services Fund: Broadband Public Housing Account – July 2026 Cycle

The CASF Broadband Public Housing Account provides grants and loans to build broadband networks offering free broadband service for residents of low-income communities including, but not limited to, publicly supported housing developments, farmworker housing, and other housing developments or mobile home parks with low-income residents that do not have access to any broadband service provider that offers free broadband service that meets or exceeds state standards for the residents of the low-income community. The allocated funding for the Broadband Public Housing Account is $30.1 million for fiscal year 2025-2026. The Broadband Public Housing Account will award grants to finance up to 100 percent of the costs to install last mile infrastructure, inside wiring and broadband network equipment but will not finance operations and maintenance costs through this program. Program Details Public Utilities Commission is a state agency that offers the California Advanced Services Fund: Broadband Public Housing Account – July 2026 Cycle grant program to support equipment purchase, housing and shelter programs, and infrastructure. This funding opportunity is available statewide and is administered by Public Utilities Commission through California Grants Portal. Organizations seeking funding for equipment purchase, housing and shelter programs, and infrastructure should review the details below and confirm their eligibility before preparing an application. Eligibility Eligible applicants should review the full program requirements on California Grants Portal for specific eligibility restrictions. Organizations that meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply and to review the full program guidelines before submission. Because eligibility rules and funding priorities can change between cycles, applicants should always confirm the current requirements with Public Utilities Commission or on California Grants Portal before investing time in an application. Funding and Timeline Applications are due by July 1, 2026. Applicants should allow sufficient time to gather required documentation, including organizational information, project descriptions, budgets, and supporting materials as specified in the program guidelines. Submitting a complete application well ahead of the deadline reduces the risk of disqualification on technical or administrative grounds. Program Focus This grant supports equipment purchase, housing and shelter programs, and infrastructure. This grant is associated with NAICS industry classifications: 111, 112, 237, 236115, 531312. Organizations operating in these sectors are encouraged to review eligibility. Funded projects are expected to demonstrate measurable outcomes aligned with the program's stated objectives. Grant recipients may be required to submit progress reports and final evaluations as a condition of the award, and to retain records for audit and compliance purposes. How to Apply Eligible organizations can apply through California Grants Portal. Create a free organization profile on GrantRegister to see whether this grant matches your organization's NAICS code, entity type, location, and focus area, and to receive a weekly digest of every open grant you qualify for. GrantRegister maintains a complete, authoritative registry of US federal, state, and foundation grant opportunities — matched automatically to your organization profile and delivered every Monday.

Eligibility

• Programs related to farm
• Programs related to infrastructure
• Programs related to housing
• Programs related to broadband

Award details

Applications close on July 1, 2026.

Categories

Equipment Purchase · Housing · Infrastructure