Closed calls for applications
The CRTC uses a comparative selection model to allocate funds to successful applicants under the Broadband Fund. Here's how it works:
- The CRTC issues a call for applications.
- Applicants propose projects to improve telecommunications in eligible geographic areas.
- The CRTC evaluates then compares proposed projects.
- Proposed projects are assessed using a range of published assessment criteria.
- Funding is awarded to the most suitable projects.
Since its launch in 2018, the Broadband Fund has held three calls for funding.
Third call for applications
Status: Closed
The third call for applications closed on June 15, 2023, and received over 100 applications. It was a targeted call, seeking applications for transport infrastructure projects, mobile wireless infrastructure projects that provide or upgrade mobile connectivity along major transportation roads, and projects that increase satellite transport capacity (operational costs only) across all eligible geographic areas throughout Canada. The CRTC approved approximately $473.4 million in funding across 23 funded projects.
Second call for applications
Status: Closed
The second call for applications closed on June 1, 2020, and received over 500 applications. It was open to all types of eligible projects across all eligible geographic areas throughout Canada. The CRTC approved approximately $194.6 million in funding across 40 funded projects.
First call for applications
Status: Closed
The first call for applications closed on October 3, 2019, and received 15 applications. It was a targeted call, seeking applications for projects in satellite-dependent communities in any area of Canada, or any eligible geographic area in the Northwest Territories, Nunavut, or Yukon. The CRTC approved approximately $103.1 million in funding across 5 funded projects.
Related links
- Aboriginal and Treaty Rights Information System (ATRIS)
- Frequently asked questions
- Projects selected for funding
- Telecom Notice of Consultation CRTC 2022-325, Broadband Fund – Third call for applications
- Telecom Notice of Consultation CRTC 2019-372, Broadband Fund – Second call for applications
- Telecom Notice of Consultation CRTC 2019-191, Broadband Fund – First call for applications
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