California Library Connect

⚡ October Library Broadband News Flash is live!
✔️ FCC changes to E-Rate Wi-Fi hotspot funding
✔️ CPUC offers up to $30/mo broadband subsidies
✔️ E-Rate deadlines due Oct. 28
Stay informed ➡️ drive.google.com/file/d/1EzGa...

#ERate #CALibraries #DigitalEquity

Join us at the Riverside Convention Center for an inspiring conference. Stop by Table #604 at the exhibit hall to meet the team, learn more about our services, and explore how we can support your work.

To register for the conference, visit:
www.cla-conference.org

Join us on Oct. 8th!
In this session, we will comprehensively review not only E-Rate program requirements, but also how they interact with California state bidding requirements.
👉 icoe.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

#erate #CLC #broadband #CALibraries

Don’t miss our upcoming webinar!
Perfect for school IT or fiscal teams.
We will review the various services that are eligible for E-Rate funding.
Click on the link to register!
👉http://tiny.cc/ge7t001

Library Broadband News Flash Announcement

📢 The latest E-Rate Broadband News Flash is here!
✅ Get clarity on the latest broadband updates
✅ Understand funding impacts
✅ Stay ahead on compliance

🔗 Click below to read more:
lnkd.in/gWVmk6A4

#ERate #Libraries #Broadband #Funding #Connectivity #CLC

We’ll be at the CLA Conference at the Riverside Convention Center!
📍 Find us at Table #604 in the exhibit hall.
Come meet the team & learn more about our services.

Register here: cla-conference.org

#CLAConference #RiversideCA #Libraries #Networking

📅 Sept 19 | 11 AM–12 PM
Join C2TAG & Altadena Public Library for a Disaster Recovery webinar. Hear their wildfire recovery story & how CENIC helped. Q&A included!

🔗 Register: tiny.cc/fwjr001

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#DisasterRecovery #Libraries #C2TAG #CENIC

🚨 Don’t miss this webinar!
Perfect for school IT or fiscal teams — we’ll share tips to help you get your E-Rate dollars back faster!
Register today: icoe.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

🚨 Our new E-Rate Broadband News Flash is out!
Get the latest updates, resources, and insights for your E-Rate journey.
📖 Read now: drive.google.com/file/d/1sF6X...

🚨 Deadline Alert! CCC Grant apps close July 31, 2025.

📚 CA public libraries can get up to $750K for broadband upgrades. Don’t miss this huge chance to boost your digital infrastructure!

👉 Apply now: californialibraryconnect.org/grants

Mark your calendars...
Join Us for Office Hours!
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
00 AM – 11:00 AM

Let’s talk grants, funding, and support!
Register in advance for this webinar.

Click on the link below:
icoe.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Join Us for Office Hours!
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Whether you're applying for funding or just want your questions answered — this is your chance to connect with the experts.

Register in advance for this webinar! icoe.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

We’re excited to share our latest publication with you! Inside, you’ll find information about our activities, upcoming events, and all the usual updates.

Enjoy exploring by clicking this link!
drive.google.com/file/d/1rwIw...

📢 Attention CA Libraries!
The CCC Grant Application is OPEN! 🚀
Apply for up to $750,000 to boost your broadband!

🗓️ Deadline: July 31, 2025
🔗 Apply now: californialibraryconnect.org/grants
#Broadband #CaliforniaLibraries #LibraryFunding #CLC

📢 The CCC Grant Application is currently OPEN!
Let your library know: Apply now and enhance your connectivity!

🔗 To learn more visit: californialibraryconnect.org/grants
📅 Don't miss out on this opportunity; applications close on July 31, 2025.

🚨 Library folks! Join us June 17 @ 10AM for Library Connect Office Hours
📌 Topics:
📄 Year 12 RFP
💰 CCC Grant
❓ Live Q&A

🔗 icoe.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

🚨 Exciting news! The CCC Grant Application is now OPEN! 🎉
As of June 1, 2025, California public libraries can apply for up to $750,000 to enhance their broadband infrastructure. 🚀 #CCCGrant #CalREN #CaliforniaLibraryConnect
👉 icoe.grantplatform.com 👈

🚨 Missed yesterday’s #CLC Office Hours webinar?
Catch the recording here ⬇️

📺 californialibraryconnect.org/clc-office-h...

📚 The #CLCGrant offers $750K to boost broadband in CA libraries!

✅ Apply: June 1–July 31
🔗 californialibraryconnect.org/grants

#LibraryGrants #DigitalEquity #CalREN #CLC

Join us for our next virtual Office Hours session to discuss the new grant funding opportunity under the California Collaborative Connectivity (CCC) Grant.

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📅 Mark your calendar!
Join @CA_LibraryConnect Office Hours on May 28, 10–11 AM PT to learn about the new CCC Grant & how your library can benefit.

💡 Topics: Eligibility, funding, special considerations & more.
🔗 Register: icoe.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

🚨 CA Libraries: $750K in new grant funds launching June 2025!
The CCC Grant offers
💻 Up to $100K for broadband
📡 $50K for network upgrades
📔$10 K for technical training

🌐 Priority: hardship-impacted & rural
📆 Complete by 6/30/26
🔗 Guidelines californialibraryconnect.org/grants

📣 Attention all California Public Libraries and friends: We are delighted to share that the upcoming California Collaborative Connectivity (CCC) grant will soon open for applications—offering additional funds to expand your digital impact. This is just the beginning!

Something new is coming to California libraries. 🔍 It’s all about connectivity. Stay tuned-you won't want to miss what's coming!

🚀 Check out the latest CENIC newsletter! Get updates on blog posts, press releases, events, and CalREN network news, including maintenance and improvements.

Read more here: assets.cenic.org/publications...

#CENIC #CalREN

The recording and materials from the office hours webinar are now accessible on our website. Please visit:🌐 californialibraryconnect.org/events/

At CLC, we are excited to share our first quarterly program update. This edition includes details about our activities, upcoming events, and useful information.

Enjoy our Program Update by clicking the link below.

drive.google.com/file/d/1lCp1...

Join us next month for our upcoming Office Hours to learn more about:
- Year 11 RFP Results
- Contract Amendments
- Wildfire Updates
- CTF Portal Registration, Q&A

When: Wednesday, February 13, 2025 at 10 am via Zoom.

Click on the link below to register:

icoe.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Great news by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The FCC issued an order this morning to extend the Form 471 filing deadline and invoice deadline for applicants impacted by the wildfires.
To read the complete publication, please visit: docs.fcc.gov/public/attac...

We are saddened to see the devastation of the fires affecting LA County. If you need any assistance regarding your library connectivity, please contact us at admin@californialibraryconnect.org.
californialibraryconnect.org

#LAFires #CALibraries

California Library Connect enables libraries and other institutions to access the California Research and Education Network (CalREN)—a high-capacity, 8,000-mile fiber-optic network.