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CRTC — Broadband Fund
Internet and mobile connectivity support
Latest source updateLast Update: July 21, 2026Latest change: The Broadband Fund now surfaces updated proceeding entries with deadline information and related submission materials, and the form preview remains available as a preparation tool for the online intake system.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: July 21, 2026
Latest change: The Broadband Fund now surfaces updated proceeding entries with deadline information and related submission materials, and the form preview remains available as a preparation tool for the online intake system.
Broadband Fund notices and form preview updated
The Public Proceedings page now surfaces specific proceeding entries, including 2023-89 and 2019-45, with a posted date, a replies deadline, and related documents and intervention links that were not previously visible in the same way. The intervention instructions also make the submission cutoff explicit at 8:00 p.m. Eastern time (5:00 p.m. Pacific time) on the deadline date, and the help contact for submitting comments remains visible at hearing@crtc.gc.ca. The Broadband Fund form preview page continues to direct applicants to use the Online Intake System and to consult the application guide, technical and program details guide, reference map, eligibility mapping tool, and community outreach materials before submitting. The footer/link presentation on the form page also shifted, while the available form preview list remains focused on the Broadband Fund application package.
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open
Location
Canada
Overview
The Broadband Fund supports band councils, Indigenous governments, Canadian corporations, Canadian provincial, territorial or municipal entities, and applicant groups for projects that improve high-speed Internet and cellphone service across Canada, including rural, remote, and Indigenous communities. Eligible projects include transport infrastructure, mobile wireless infrastructure along major transportation roads, and satellite transport capacity in satellite-dependent communities.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
- Rural / Remote communities
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
- Municipal
- Regional
- Provincial
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Projects that build or upgrade transport infrastructure
- Mobile wireless infrastructure projects that provide or upgrade mobile connectivity along major transportation roads
- Projects that increase satellite transport capacity in satellite-dependent communities
Documents Needed
- Application form
- Supporting documents
- Community engagement information
- Financial details
Official resources
Program guide
Application form
Supporting document
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Band councils or Indigenous governments.
- Canadian corporations, for-profit or not-for-profit.
- Canadian provincial, territorial or municipal entities, or public bodies established by law and wholly owned by one of these governments.
- A partnership, joint venture or consortium composed of any of the entities listed above.
Eligible expenses
- Engineering and design
- Environmental scans and assessments
- Purchase and installation of equipment and infrastructure, including backhaul capacity and other one-time access-driven costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Post-project expenses
- Application development costs
- Existing assets
- Ongoing operations
- General overhead
Eligible geographic areas
- Underserved households in Canada that do not currently have access to fixed broadband internet access speeds of at least 50 megabits per second download and 10 megabits per second upload.
- Satellite-dependent communities.
Selection criteria
- Projects that promote the universal service objective of connecting 100% of Canadian households to fixed broadband Internet access service
- Projects that use funding efficiently, for example, the lowest cost per household
- Projects that minimize overbuild and funding overlap
How to apply
- Step 1. Learn about Call 4.
- Step 2. Check your eligibility.
- Step 3. Check your geographic eligibility.
- Step 4. Community engagement.
- Step 5. Prepare your application documents.
- Step 6. Submit your application using the Broadband Fund’s Online Intake System.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission.
- Selected projects are announced as funding decisions are made.
Additional information
- In 2024, the Commission made improvements to its Broadband Fund to simplify the evaluation criteria and reduce the amount of information required from applicants.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the CRTC — Broadband Fund Program
What is the CRTC — Broadband Fund?
The Broadband Fund supports band councils, Indigenous governments, Canadian corporations, Canadian provincial, territorial or municipal entities, and applicant groups for projects that improve high-speed Internet and cellphone service across Canada, including rural, remote, and Indigenous communities. Eligible projects include transport infrastructure, mobile wireless infrastructure along major transportation roads, and satellite transport capacity in satellite-dependent communities.
Who is eligible for the CRTC — Broadband Fund program?
To be eligible for the CRTC — Broadband Fund program, you must:
The applicant must be eligible to operate as a Canadian carrier.
The project must serve an eligible geographic area.
The applicant must identify all affected communities, clearly indicate which are Indigenous, and provide evidence of notification and outreach before applying.
What expenses are eligible under CRTC — Broadband Fund?
Projects that build or upgrade transport infrastructure
Mobile wireless infrastructure projects that provide or upgrade mobile connectivity along major transportation roads
Projects that increase satellite transport capacity in satellite-dependent communities
Who can I contact for more information about the CRTC — Broadband Fund?
You can contact Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) by email at hearing@crtc.gc.ca or by phone at 1-866-893-0932.
Where is the CRTC — Broadband Fund available?
The CRTC — Broadband Fund program is available across Canada.
Is the CRTC — Broadband Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
CRTC — Broadband Fund is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the CRTC — Broadband Fund?
CRTC — Broadband Fund is funded by Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC), Communications Security Establishment Canada (CSE)