California Teleconnect Fund Program
The California Teleconnect Fund (CTF) provides qualified organizations a 50% discount on Internet access and select Digital Transmission services offered by GeoLinks in California. The application of actual discounts may vary for CTF participants who are eligible for federal E-rate discounts or who receive federal rural healthcare discounts.
GeoLinks Services Eligible for CTF Discounts
The following services listed under these categories are eligible for CTF reimbursements:
Eligibility Criteria
CTF customers must qualify under one of the following categories:
Schools & School Districts
- Public or nonprofit private schools
- Located in California
- Providing elementary or secondary education (K – 12)
- Annual endowments under $50 million
- Must have active County District School Code Number
Libraries
- Located in California
- Eligible to participate in state-based plans for funds under Title III of the Library Services and Technology Act
Government Owned and Operated Hospitals & Health Clinics
- Located in California
- Owned and operated by a municipal, county government, or a hospital district
- Some that do not meet the above “owned and operated” requirement may qualify as a Community Based Organization (see below)
Community Based Organizations (CBOs)
- Total revenue does not exceed $5 million, except for 2-1-1 CBOs and Health care CBOs
- Tax-exempt
- Directly offer one of the following services to a community at specific geographic locations in California: 2-1-1 Service Provider, Educational Instruction, Health care, Job Training, Job Placement, or a Community Technology program
- Provides its community access to the internet, except for 2-1-1 CBOs and Health care CBOs
- Demonstrate that a majority of the board members reside within the state or are members of the community of interest served by the CBO (such as disability)
- Demonstrate that it provides its services to the community without charge or at discounted rates
Subcategory of CBO: Health care CBOs
- Have annual revenues of less than $50 million
- Have licensed medical personnel on site providing Health care services
- Accept medical plan such as Medi-Cal, Medicare, Department of Veteran’s Affair insurance, and/or provides services without charge or at a minimal fee.
Subcategory of Health care CBO: California Telehealth Network members
- Must individually qualify by meeting the requirements for Health care CBOs
California Community Colleges
- Must submit an application with current Management Information System code
If you have questions about GeoLinks’ services, please contact Phillip Deneef at (888) 225-1571 ext 8131 or at [email protected].