Affordable internet and computer offers for eligible County residents
Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP)
The ACP is a federally funded program that provides monthly credits up to $30 toward internet service bills for eligible households, as well as a one-time discount up to $100 toward the purchase of a laptop, desktop computer or tablet, with participating providers.Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP)
The ACP is a federally funded program that provides monthly credits up to $30 per month toward internet service bills for eligible households, as well as a one-time discount up to $100 toward the purchase of a laptop, desktop computer or tablet, with participating providers.ARE YOU ELIGIBLE? FIND OUT AND APPLY TODAY!
If you are enrolled in any of the programs listed below, you may submit a photo or copy of the following to determine eligibility for ACP.
- Medi-Cal (federally known as Medicaid), CalFresh (federally known as SNAP), CalWORKS: ACP requires you verify your current eligibility/participation in EHSD programs such as these. You can sign into BenefitsCal.com to download your Notice of Action (NOA) or simply take a photo of what we’ve mailed to you. See samples below.
- Federal Housing Assistance: Documentation such as your lease, housing assistance payment (HAP) contract, or eligibility documentation from HUD.
- SSI: Eligibility letter for Supplemental Security Income.
- NSLP/Head Start: A letter indicating current participation in the National School Lunch Program or Head Start, with your child's name, school name, and the address of where you are requesting service.
- LIHEAP: A letter confirming your eligibility for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program.
- WIC: An eligibility letter for the Women, Infants, and Children program.
- Federal Pell Grant: Documentation from your institution’s financial aid office.
- VA Pension: Veterans pension eligibility determination letter from the Veterans Administration.
- Tribal Assistance: An eligibility letter, including TTANF, FDPIR, etc.
Below are examples of acceptable verification documents – your personal information from the county is required.
View the Medi-Cal Renewal Form (Access Spanish version here)
View a sample Notice of Approval for CalFresh Benefits
EHSD has teamed up with EveryoneOn and the California Emerging Technology Fund (CETF) to help Contra Costa residents who are eligible connect with affordable internet service and computer device offers. You can browse local providers’ offers, whether you already have internet service or have just been approved for ACP.
To learn more, visit EveryoneOn.org/ContraCosta.
Note: You will leave ehsd.org when you click the EveryoneOn.org link.
Visit the Affordable Connectivity Help page here.
The California State Library has a team of Digital Navigators who can help you get connected to the internet and online resources. Connected California Digital Navigators Connect with kind and skilled digital technology help in English and Spanish.
If you are enrolled in any of the programs listed below, you may submit a photo or copy of the following to determine eligibility for ACP.
- MEDI-CAL (federally known as Medicaid), CALFRESH (federally known as SNAP), CALWORKS: ACP requires you verify your current eligibility/participation in EHSD programs such as these. You can sign into BenefitsCal.com to download your Notice of Action (NOA) or simply take a photo of what we’ve mailed to you. See samples below.
- FEDERAL HOUSING ASSISTANCE: Documentation such as your lease, housing assistance payment (HAP) contract, or eligibility documentation from HUD.
- SSI: Eligibility letter for Supplemental Security Income.
- NSLP/Head Start: A letter indicating current participation in the National School Lunch Program or Head Start, with your child's name, school name, and the address of where you are requesting service.
- LIHEAP: A letter confirming your eligibility for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program.
- WIC: An eligibility letter for the Women, Infants, and Children program.
- FEDERAL PELL GRANT: Documentation from your institution’s financial aid office.
- VA PENSION: Veterans pension eligibility determination letter from the Veterans Administration.
- TRIBAL ASSISTANCE: An eligibility letter, including TTANF, FDPIR, etc.
Below are examples of acceptable verification documents – your personal information from the county is required.
View the Medi-Cal Renewal Form
View a sample Notice of Approval for CalFresh Benefits
