Universal Broadband Fund

Government of Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada

Overview

Get funding to cover up to 90% of project costs for broadband infrastructure projects that will bring high-speed Internet at 50/10 Megabits per second to rural and remote communities by March 31, 2027.

At a glance

Categoriesgrant
FundingUp to 90% of eligible costs
StatusNot accepting applications
Closing date2025-01-08
RegionALL
Sectorsgeneral

Eligibility and requirements

You Are a not-for-profit organization or for-profit corporation incorporated in Canada Are a Canadian provincial, territorial or municipal entity Are a Band Council or an Indigenous government authority Are a non-federal public sector body or a partnership of entities listed above Use this to Develop broadband infrastructure projects with Internet speeds of 50/10 Mbps, with a focus on rural and remote communities Build, own and operate broadband infrastructures Enter into a contractual arrangement with an entity identified above to design, build, own and operate broadband infrastructure

How Mona Studio helps business owners use this program

Universal Broadband Fund is one of many Canadian funding options listed in our grant finder. Mona Studio helps general teams translate program requirements into a practical workflow or AI adoption scope for leadership review, grant writers, and lenders. We summarize eligibility and funding here for discovery — confirm all details on the official program website before applying.

Official program website

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