CRTC — Fonds pour la large bande ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Telecommunications carriers and service providers (wireline and wireless) - Satellite service providers - Internet service providers (ISPs) - Infrastructure companies providing broadband transport services - Private sector organizations with operational capacity in telecommunications - Entities proposing projects in underserved or remote Canadian regions - Organizations capable of demonstrating financial viability and technical competence ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant Type: Non-repayable funding (grant-based, not a loan) - Funding Structure: Direct financial support for eligible broadband infrastructure projects - Project Categories Funded: - Transport projects (backbone/backhaul infrastructure) - Wireless mobile services along major routes - Satellite capacity expansion and operational funding - Matching Requirements: Typically requires applicant or third-party cost-sharing (specific ratios vary by project type and region) - Funding Amount: Varies by project scope and infrastructure needs (consult CRTC for specific caps) ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Transport Infrastructure: Construction and deployment of broadband transport networks and backbone systems - Wireless Infrastructure: Mobile service deployment equipment and systems along major transportation corridors - Satellite Operations: Operational costs to increase satellite transport capacity and coverage - Capital Equipment: Network infrastructure, transmission equipment, and related hardware - Installation & Deployment: Labor and materials for infrastructure buildout - Network Expansion: Projects extending broadband access to underserved areas ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Geographic Focus: Priority given to underserved and remote Canadian regions - Project Viability: Applicants must demonstrate technical feasibility and sustainable operational plans - Financial Requirements: Proof of financial stability and ability to maintain infrastructure post-deployment - Cost-Sharing: Mandatory co-investment from applicant or third parties (amounts TBD per project) - Performance Metrics: Projects must meet service coverage, capacity, or speed targets as defined by CRTC - Compliance: Adherence to CRTC regulatory frameworks and Canadian telecommunications standards - **