2021-2022 California State Library High-Speed Broadband Grant

Overview

The goal of this grant is to bring high-speed broadband to all California public libraries by connecting them to the California Research and Education Network (CalREN). The funds are intended to enable libraries to connect to high-speed broadband and purchase the necessary network equipment to enable those connections to be utilized by library patrons. 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...