Working Toward Broadband Access, Affordability, and Education for All.
Connect the Valley (CtV) is a coalition of public, nonprofit, community, and philanthropic partners that aim to bridge the digital divide in Fresno, Madera, Kings, and Tulare counties.
Through regional collaboration, CtV aims to expand broadband infrastructure, boost digital literacy, and advocate for policy changes to ensure all Central Valley residents can access the internet for modern needs.
CtV is led by the Fresno Coalition for Digital Inclusion (FCDI), the organization tasked with meeting the broadband objectives outlined in the Sierra San Joaquin Jobs (S2J2) Regional Investment Plan.
The S2J2 initiative is funded by California Jobs First and aims to foster an inclusive, resilient, and sustainable economy that creates quality jobs and provides equitable economic access to all across the Sierra San Joaquin region. CtV’s efforts directly support the broadband goals and priorities in the S2J2 plan.
Our Priorities
Our work is not solely limited to these items, but our coalition initiatives and projects are guided by these primary priorities.
Improve Broadband Access & Affordability
particularly for communities with limited connectivity.
Strengthen Regional Collaboration
on broadband initiatives in Madera, Fresno, Kings, and Tulare counties.
Promote Digital Literacy & Skills Development
tailored to specific community needs.
Enhance Access to Digital Devices
and technology to reduce barriers to connectivity.
Support State & Local Priorities
that advance equitable access to the internet.
Our Initiatives
Digital Inclusion Resource Collection
We are building a Digital Inclusion Resource Library that communities can tap into to easily identify nearby digital inclusion tools in the Central Valley.
Broadband Infrastructure Asset Mapping
We are creating a broadband infrastructure map that will help inform broadband funding opportunities in the Central Valley.
Testimonial Gathering Campaign
We are working with the California Alliance for Digital Equity (CADE) to collect real-world stories from residents in the Central Valley and beyond about how unreliable internet access creates daily hardships.
Join Our Coalition
Our membership is comprised of over 30 public, nonprofit, community, and philanthropic stakeholders that serve the Central Valley.
If your work aligns with our values and mission and you’re interested in joining our coalition, we would love to meet you.