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With Broadband Infrastructure Safety

Deploy Safely! New Broadband Infrastructure Safety Webpage

The California Public Utilities Commission’s (CPUC) Broadband Caseworker Team launched a new safety webpage for employers and workers involved in broadband infrastructure construction and operations. Find tools for creating a workplace culture that prioritizes health and safety through management buy-in, employee engagement, and continuous improvement.


Additionally, this resources for broadband projects webpage includes information on utility poles, permitting and rights-of-way, and environmental compliance. Contact the broadband caseworkers with questions at BroadbandCaseworkers@cpuc.ca.gov.

Glass Roots staging area on Highway 299 in northern California

Glass Roots staging area on 

Highway 299 in northern California

Digital Divide Grant Program Accepting Applications Until Feb 12


The CPUC’s Digital Divide Grant Program announced its new application cycle in December 2024 and is accepting applications until February 12, 2025. The grants are aimed at reducing the digital divide in schools and communities located in low-income urban and rural areas by providing necessary resources and access to digital technology. Please see the program webpage for more information.

Office Hours for BEAD with Real People Get Ready to Apply!


The CPUC hosts office hours and webinars about the Broadband Equity Access and Deployment program (BEAD). Office hours are a hit with live Q&A, register here. The webinars provide details on each step of the grant application process including financial and technical requirements, evaluation, and scoring of applications. Visit BEAD Events for details and signup here to receive BEAD email announcements.

Key Dates


Digital Divide Grant Program – Applications accepted until Feb 12 

BEAD Events – Webinars and Office Hours Jan 16 and May 8 as shown

Federal Funding Account – Proposed awards on CPUC's Jan 30 agenda

Tribal Technical Assistance – Applications accepted by April 1, July 1, Oct 1, and Jan 1

CASF Infrastructure Grant Account – Next funding cycle due date to be announced

CASF Broadband Public Housing Account – Applications accepted by July 1 and Jan 1

CASF Adoption Account – Applications accepted by July 1 and Jan 1

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