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2021-2022 California State Library High-Speed Broadband Grant

CA State Library · 7250

Eligibility details

Be a California public library with an active contract with the Broadband Access Administrator to participate in a connection to the California Research and Education Network (CalREN), operated by the Corporation for Education Network Initiatives in California (CENIC). Have submitted the required Letters of Agency to the Broadband Access Administrator. Intend to continue in the program.

Matching funds & resources

Source matching-funds field: 5%. Local match will vary and may be required based on Local Income Per Capita levels. It is at the discretion of the State Library to modify or waive match funding. No match for Special Construction or Hardship Grants Matches for all other grants: LIPC Level 1 - 0% LIPC Level 2 - 2.5% LIPC Level 3 - 5% In-kind matching is allowed.

Matching funds and leveraged resources are different requirements. Read the description and reviewed rules below before determining resource commitments.

About this opportunity

The high-speed broadband grant is open to all public libraries in California connecting to the CalREN network. Eligible grant expenses are listed below: Special Construction FundingHardship Funding for initial 12-month recurring circuit costs Network Consulting Funding for consultant costs associated with network design Technology Hardware Funding for network hardware, installation and/or configuration Building Infrastructure Modification Funding for building or room-ready modifications required to install and operate network equipment Upgrades to Inside Wiring to support broadband connectivity Technical Network Training for Library Staff

Funding geography: Not specified — review source. A funder’s address does not establish eligibility.

Funding instrument: Grant. Issuing jurisdiction: California. This is not a geographic eligibility determination.