Executive Summary The Local Government Best Practices Checklist Project advanced Digital Equity across California through structured leadership engagement, targeted funding, and coordinated implementation. Jurisdictions demonstrated measurable progress in adopting best practices, strengthening both policy execution and operational readiness. Regional collaboration enhanced outcomes, positioning local governments […]
The linked Summary Reports and Action Plans on Digital Inclusion and Small Business are the result of the 19 Listening Sessions convened by the California Emerging Technology Fund (CETF) to obtain stakeholder input on optimizing the impact of the CETF-Verizon Public Benefits Agreement. The Action […]
Created in partnership by the California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development, California Department of Technology, California Public Utilities Commission, and California Emerging Technology Fund Given the importance of permitting, its role in deploying broadband infrastructure, and how permitting will affect the ability at […]
Overview and Guide How to Use the Outline The purpose of this Outline is to provide an easy and efficient tool for Local Governments to develop a Strategic Action Plan for Digital Equity without a big expense or long time delay. A working version of […]
California Emerging Technology Fund (CETF) Update California State Association of Counties (CSAC) 2024 Annual Meeting Pasadena Convention and Conference Center Wednesday, November 20, 2024
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) awarded $862,906 to the California Emerging Technology Fund (CETF) in partnership with Los Angeles Jewish Health from the FCC COVID-19 Telehealth Program. This was a reimbursement program allowing awardees to purchase eligible telecommunications or information services and eligible connected devices […]
By: Jamie Buell, Research Analyst Kevin Stein, Chief of Legal and Strategy Access to technology and high-speed internet is crucial for individuals to fully participate in our economy, yet significant portions of the population still lack access to digital resources, perpetuating inequality and hindering economic […]
I. Introduction Insure the Uninsured Project (ITUP) is a nonprofit with over 25 years of experience in the California health policy landscape. We bring together unique stakeholders in ways others cannot and do not by creating connections, educational opportunities, and resources across sectors, geographies, program […]
In April 2023, Pew Charitable Trusts, the University of Southern California (USC), and the California Emerging Technology Fund (CETF) with the National Urban League (NUL) as an Expert Advisor, hosted The Future of Digital Equity: Research, Policy, and Practice. The briefing was an opportunity to […]
Unanticipated Outcomes of a Telehealth Pilot Project in Skilled Nursing Facilities Care: Don’t Put the Cart Before the Course Preface from the Sponsor The California Emerging Technology Fund (CETF) sponsored and funded the Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF) Telehealth Pilot Project. The mission of CETF is […]
CETF provides leadership statewide to close the “Digital Divide” by accelerating the deployment and adoption of broadband to unserved and underserved communities and populations.
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