Grants

The California Collaborative Connectivity (CCC) Grant, administered by the California Library Connect program, a program funded by the California State Library, is a funding opportunity designed to strengthen broadband infrastructure in public libraries across California. With support from remaining funds under AB 128 in the amount of $750,000, this program prioritizes underserved and hardship-impacted communities by providing up to $100,000 per project for connectivity improvements, $50,000 for internal network infrastructure, and $10,000 for staff training.

Eligible applicants include California public libraries connected to the CalREN network or planning to join via the California Library Connect (CLC) initiative, as well as nonprofit organizations directly supporting public libraries, such as "Friends Of" organizations. The grant covers expenses such as first-year broadband connection costs, network equipment, infrastructure upgrades, training, and network consulting.

Awarded projects must be completed by June 30, 2026.

Key features include:

Multiple grant categories: connectivity, technology, infrastructure modification, and training.
Flexible matching fund requirements, based on local income per capita.
Reimbursement-based funding with structured application, approval, and reporting processes.
Special consideration for libraries in hardship or rural areas.

Prior to the grant application window, we recommend you read the Grant Guidelines linked below. This document includes detailed eligibility, application instructions, and budget examples.
Access the Grant Guidelines Document Here

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