THE PONDEROSA TELEPHONE CO.
O NEALS, California
Total Received
$39.8M
Total Awards
23
State
California
Last Updated
Mar 12, 2026
Yearly Funding Trend
$39.8M24
Top 23 Awards to THE PONDEROSA TELEPHONE CO.
Largest individual federal awards on record for this recipient, ranked by obligated amount. Data through March 12, 2026.
| Award | Awarding Agency | Program | Place | FY | Obligation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ASST_NON_HC-143002656-542332-CAFBLS_027 THE HIGH COST PROGRAM PROVIDES FUNDING TO COMPANIES WORKING TO EXPAND CONNECTIVITY IN UNSERVED OR UNDERSERVED AREAS | Federal Communications Commission Federal Communications Commission | 32.002 UNIVERSAL SERVICE FUND - HIGH COST | — | 2024 | $16,763,253 |
ASST_NON_HC-143002656-542332-HCL_027 THE HIGH COST PROGRAM PROVIDES FUNDING TO COMPANIES WORKING TO EXPAND CONNECTIVITY IN UNSERVED OR UNDERSERVED AREAS | Federal Communications Commission Federal Communications Commission | 32.002 UNIVERSAL SERVICE FUND - HIGH COST | — | 2024 | $14,808,642 |
ASST_NON_CLSS00000084241_012 PILOT BROADBAND LOAN GRANT COMBO - GRANT | Department of Agriculture Rural Utilities Service | 10.855 DISTANCE LEARNING AND TELEMEDICINE LOANS AND GRANTS | O'NEALS, CA-05 | 2024 | $6,466,204 |
ASST_NON_HC-143002656-542332-CAFICC_027 THE HIGH COST PROGRAM PROVIDES FUNDING TO COMPANIES WORKING TO EXPAND CONNECTIVITY IN UNSERVED OR UNDERSERVED AREAS | Federal Communications Commission Federal Communications Commission | 32.002 UNIVERSAL SERVICE FUND - HIGH COST | — | 2024 | $1,273,718 |
ASST_NON_LI-143002656-542332_027 THE LIFELINE PROGRAM HELPS MAKE COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES MORE AFFORDABLE FOR LOW-INCOME CONSUMERS | Federal Communications Commission Federal Communications Commission | 32.003 UNIVERSAL SERVICE FUND - LIFELINE | CA-90 | 2024 | $206,848 |
CONT_AWD_140R8122P0023_1425_-NONE-_-NONE- THE PURPOSE OF THIS MODIFICATION IS TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH UPDATED FEDERAL GUIDANCE AND TO ELIMINATE NON-STATUTORY SUSTAINABILITY REQUIREMENTS, AS WELL AS ENHANCE THE REPRESENT… | Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation | — | FRIANT, CA-20 | 2024 | $102,129 |
ASST_NON_SL-2399003599_027 THE SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES PROGRAM KEEPS STUDENTS AND LIBRARY PATRONS CONNECTED TO BROADBAND SERVICES | Federal Communications Commission Federal Communications Commission | 32.004 UNIVERSAL SERVICE FUND - SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES | CA-90 | 2024 | $40,145 |
CONT_AWD_140R2018P0094_1425_-NONE-_-NONE- THE PURPOSE OF THIS MODIFICATION IS TO DE-OBLIGATE ALL UNEXPENDED FUNDS FROM THE ORDER. | Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation | — | FRIANT, CA-20 | 2024 | $30,466 |
CONT_AWD_140R2021P0089_1425_-NONE-_-NONE- MOD P0005 - DE-OBLIGATE OYS 1 & 2: T1 DATA CIRCUIT BETWEEN FRIANT DAM AND FRESNO AREA OFFICE | Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation | — | FRIANT, CA-20 | 2024 | $22,428 |
CONT_AWD_140R2023P0119_1425_-NONE-_-NONE- TELEPHONE SERVICES FOR FRIANT DAM FIELD OFFICE - ADD LONG DISTANCE SERVICES. | Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation | — | FRIANT, CA-20 | 2024 | $13,391 |
ASST_NON_SL-2399003648_027 THE SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES PROGRAM KEEPS STUDENTS AND LIBRARY PATRONS CONNECTED TO BROADBAND SERVICES | Federal Communications Commission Federal Communications Commission | 32.004 UNIVERSAL SERVICE FUND - SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES | MADERA, CA-90 | 2024 | $11,055 |
ASST_NON_ACOACP143002656854070022024_027 THE AFFORDABLE CONNECTIVITY PROGRAM IS AN FCC BENEFIT PROGRAM THAT HELPS ENSURE THAT HOUSEHOLDS CAN AFFORD THE BROADBAND THEY NEED FOR WORK, SCHOOL, HEALTHCARE AND MORE. THE BENE… | Federal Communications Commission Federal Communications Commission | 32.008 AFFORDABLE CONNECTIVITY PROGRAM | CA-90 | 2024 | $6,866 |
ASST_NON_ACOACP143002656854070032024_027 THE AFFORDABLE CONNECTIVITY PROGRAM IS AN FCC BENEFIT PROGRAM THAT HELPS ENSURE THAT HOUSEHOLDS CAN AFFORD THE BROADBAND THEY NEED FOR WORK, SCHOOL, HEALTHCARE AND MORE. THE BENE… | Federal Communications Commission Federal Communications Commission | 32.008 AFFORDABLE CONNECTIVITY PROGRAM | CA-90 | 2024 | $6,759 |
ASST_NON_ACOACP143002656854070012024_027 THE AFFORDABLE CONNECTIVITY PROGRAM IS AN FCC BENEFIT PROGRAM THAT HELPS ENSURE THAT HOUSEHOLDS CAN AFFORD THE BROADBAND THEY NEED FOR WORK, SCHOOL, HEALTHCARE AND MORE. THE BENE… | Federal Communications Commission Federal Communications Commission | 32.008 AFFORDABLE CONNECTIVITY PROGRAM | CA-90 | 2024 | $6,638 |
ASST_NON_ACOACP143002656854070042024_027 THE AFFORDABLE CONNECTIVITY PROGRAM IS AN FCC BENEFIT PROGRAM THAT HELPS ENSURE THAT HOUSEHOLDS CAN AFFORD THE BROADBAND THEY NEED FOR WORK, SCHOOL, HEALTHCARE AND MORE. THE BENE… | Federal Communications Commission Federal Communications Commission | 32.008 AFFORDABLE CONNECTIVITY PROGRAM | CA-90 | 2024 | $6,609 |
ASST_NON_ACOACP143002656854070122023_027 THE AFFORDABLE CONNECTIVITY PROGRAM IS AN FCC BENEFIT PROGRAM THAT HELPS ENSURE THAT HOUSEHOLDS CAN AFFORD THE BROADBAND THEY NEED FOR WORK, SCHOOL, HEALTHCARE AND MORE. THE BENE… | Federal Communications Commission Federal Communications Commission | 32.008 AFFORDABLE CONNECTIVITY PROGRAM | CA-90 | 2024 | $6,399 |
ASST_NON_ACOACP143002656854070112023_027 THE AFFORDABLE CONNECTIVITY PROGRAM IS AN FCC BENEFIT PROGRAM THAT HELPS ENSURE THAT HOUSEHOLDS CAN AFFORD THE BROADBAND THEY NEED FOR WORK, SCHOOL, HEALTHCARE AND MORE. THE BENE… | Federal Communications Commission Federal Communications Commission | 32.008 AFFORDABLE CONNECTIVITY PROGRAM | CA-90 | 2024 | $6,356 |
ASST_NON_ACOACP143002656854070102023_027 THE AFFORDABLE CONNECTIVITY PROGRAM IS AN FCC BENEFIT PROGRAM THAT HELPS ENSURE THAT HOUSEHOLDS CAN AFFORD THE BROADBAND THEY NEED FOR WORK, SCHOOL, HEALTHCARE AND MORE. THE BENE… | Federal Communications Commission Federal Communications Commission | 32.008 AFFORDABLE CONNECTIVITY PROGRAM | CA-90 | 2024 | $6,130 |
ASST_NON_ACOACP143002656854070092023_027 THE AFFORDABLE CONNECTIVITY PROGRAM IS AN FCC BENEFIT PROGRAM THAT HELPS ENSURE THAT HOUSEHOLDS CAN AFFORD THE BROADBAND THEY NEED FOR WORK, SCHOOL, HEALTHCARE AND MORE. THE BENE… | Federal Communications Commission Federal Communications Commission | 32.008 AFFORDABLE CONNECTIVITY PROGRAM | CA-90 | 2024 | $5,922 |
ASST_NON_ACOACP143002656854070082023_027 THE AFFORDABLE CONNECTIVITY PROGRAM IS AN FCC BENEFIT PROGRAM THAT HELPS ENSURE THAT HOUSEHOLDS CAN AFFORD THE BROADBAND THEY NEED FOR WORK, SCHOOL, HEALTHCARE AND MORE. THE BENE… | Federal Communications Commission Federal Communications Commission | 32.008 AFFORDABLE CONNECTIVITY PROGRAM | CA-90 | 2024 | $5,785 |
ASST_NON_ACOACP143002656854070052023_027 THE AFFORDABLE CONNECTIVITY PROGRAM IS AN FCC BENEFIT PROGRAM THAT HELPS ENSURE THAT HOUSEHOLDS CAN AFFORD THE BROADBAND THEY NEED FOR WORK, SCHOOL, HEALTHCARE AND MORE. THE BENE… | Federal Communications Commission Federal Communications Commission | 32.008 AFFORDABLE CONNECTIVITY PROGRAM | CA-90 | 2024 | $5,381 |
ASST_NON_ACOACP143002656854070052024_027 THE AFFORDABLE CONNECTIVITY PROGRAM IS AN FCC BENEFIT PROGRAM THAT HELPS ENSURE THAT HOUSEHOLDS CAN AFFORD THE BROADBAND THEY NEED FOR WORK, SCHOOL, HEALTHCARE AND MORE. THE BENE… | Federal Communications Commission Federal Communications Commission | 32.008 AFFORDABLE CONNECTIVITY PROGRAM | CA-90 | 2024 | $3,154 |
ASST_NON_CLSS00000084242_012 PILOT BROADBAND LOAN GRANT COMBO - LOAN | Department of Agriculture Rural Utilities Service | 10.752 RURAL ECONNECTIVITY PILOT PROGRAM | O'NEALS, CA-05 | 2024 | $0 |
Top 23 awards shown, ranked by obligated amount. Dates reflect performance period; last-modified dates match USAspending.gov. Complete listings include all transaction history going back to FY2024.
Federal Programs (CFDA)
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32.002 — UNIVERSAL SERVICE FUND - HIGH COST$32.8M
10.855 — DISTANCE LEARNING AND TELEMEDICINE LOANS AND GRANTS$6.5M
32.003 — UNIVERSAL SERVICE FUND - LIFELINE$207K
32.008 — AFFORDABLE CONNECTIVITY PROGRAM$66K
32.004 — UNIVERSAL SERVICE FUND - SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES$51K
10.752 — RURAL ECONNECTIVITY PILOT PROGRAM$0
Source: USAspending.gov · All Recipients · California