Total CPF Allocation: $141,932,612
CPF Awards
Broadband
The ConneCTed Communities Grant Program ($40,817,820)
The ConneCTed Communities Grant Program, a competitive grant program, will fund broadband infrastructure designed to deliver service that supports the statewide goal of universal access to affordable, resilient, and reliable internet access.
Key State Contact: Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, Bureau of Energy and Technology Policy
Connecticut Education Network (CEN) Broadband Infrastructure Program ($70,894,891)
The Connecticut Education Network (CEN) Broadband Infrastructure Program will fund broadband infrastructure serving community anchor institutions (CAIs) currently lacking access to Internet service that delivers speeds at or above 100/20 Mbps.
Key State Contact: The Connecticut Education Network (CEN) and Department of Administrative Services (DAS)
Multi-Purpose Community Facilities
New Haven Adult & Continuing Education Center ($19,975,000)
Connecticut will use this CPF award to fund the renovation and expansion of the New Haven Adult & Continuing Education Center to connect residents ages 17 and older to comprehensive academic, health monitoring, workforce training, and career counseling programs.
Key State Contact: The City of New Haven in partnership with the New Haven Board of Education
Manchester Public Library ($5,000,000)
The construction of the Manchester Public Library will provide public Wi-Fi and access to computers connected to the internet.
Key State Contact: Office of School Construction Grants and Review
Administrative Funds: $5,244,901