Call for Applications for Program Funding

Broadband Canada launched the call for applications for program funding on September 1, 2009.

Update

The Call for applications to apply for program funding is now closed. Letters of acknowledgement indicating an application was received have been sent to applicants.

Approximately 570 applications were received by Broadband Canada, for a total of $974 million in federal contributions. Broadband Canada is currently assessing program applications and is not in a position to comment on applications received.

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As part of Canada's Economic Action Plan, $225 million was provided to Industry Canada over three years to develop and implement a strategy to extend broadband coverage to as many unserved and underserved households as possible, beginning in 2009-2010.

Broadband internet access is viewed as essential infrastructure for participating in today's economy, as it enables citizens, businesses and institutions to access information, services and opportunities that could otherwise be out of reach.

The Broadband Canada program’s goal is to encourage the expansion and availability of broadband connectivity to as many currently unserved and underserved households in Canada as possible. The program aims to provide essential infrastructure to Canadians in rural and remote areas allowing them to participate in the Internet economy by getting access to information, services and opportunities that would otherwise be out of reach.

News

Broadband Canada: Connecting Rural Canadians Launches its Call-for-Applications Process
September 1, 2009

PM announces major improvement to broadband internet access in rural canada
July 30, 2009

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