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California's Broadband Program Awards Funds to Tribes and Public Entities

Tribal officials can now look forward to the fastest and most reliable Internet access via fiber-to-the-home technology.

Jessica Auer

Feb 20, 2025 — 5 min read

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As federal broadband funding sources face continued uncertainty, California’s massive last-mile grant program continues to plow ahead, looking increasingly like a vital lifeline for communities hoping to ensure that every individual has access to robust, reliable, and affordable Internet access.

Cold Springs Rancheria of Mono Indians was among the applicants celebrating a winning grant application in the California Public Utilities Commission’s latest Federal Funding Account announcement.

The grant marks the eighth successful application by a Tribal nation in this program and another in a long list of community-focused projects led by public entities like municipalities.

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