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COVID-19 Impacts on CASF Projects and Customer Support Letter
California Advanced Services Fund (CASF) Infrastructure Grant
Important Information
The Annual Deadline for Project Proposals for 2020 has been changed from April 1st to May 4th. Read more here..
Extension of California Advanced Services Fund Broadband Infrastructure Grant Program Grantees Project Deadlines
Notice of New CASF Applications and Challenge Instructions May 2020
Program Overview
Requirements, Guidelines and Application Materials
Project Development Resources
Data & Maps for project planning and infrastructure grant applications.
RDOF Kicker Information
The Public Utilities Commission adopted a process to use the California Advanced Services Fund (CASF) to leverage federal Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF) Phase 1 auction funds, also known as Kicker funds. The RDOF Kicker page outlines the process for requesting Kicker funds.
Applying for Funds
Applicants may also mail a separate paper copy to:
Communications Division
Attn: California Advanced Services Fund
California Public Utilities Commission
505 Van Ness Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94102
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Public Advocates Office
Re: California Advanced Services Fund
California Public Utilities Commission
505 Van Ness Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94102
Once the proposed project has been submitted, applicants must post their project summary to the distribution list.
Project Proposals and Funded Projects
Project Summaries
Approved Projects
Annual Right of First Refusal (ROFR) Letter
The Right of First Refusal (ROFR) must be received by January 15 of each year, detailing areas where an existing facilities-based broadband provider intends to upgrade service within 180 days. An ROFR may be renewed only with the agreement of the Commission, and only in the event of delays outside the provider’s control. Further information on how to file an ROFR is available in the Program Rules.
Right of First Refusal Submissions from Incumbent Providers
Questions?
Please contact us at CASF_Application_Questions@cpuc.ca.gov