Fonds pour la large bande universelle

📋 Eligible Entities - Internet Service Providers (ISPs) – primary applicants for infrastructure deployment - Telecommunications companies – licensed operators in broadband services - Municipal governments – on behalf of rural and remote communities - Indigenous communities and organizations – serving First Nations, Inuit, and Métis populations - Not-for-profit organizations – representing community broadband initiatives - Public utilities and cooperative organizations – managing shared broadband infrastructure - Private companies – with demonstrated capacity to serve underserved areas ### 💰 Funding Details - Maximum Grant Coverage: Up to 90% of eligible project costs - Applicant Cost Share: Minimum 10% must be contributed by the applicant or partner organizations - Grant Type: Non-repayable funding (grant, not loan) - Funding Scope: Covers capital infrastructure expenses only - No maximum grant ceiling specified – funding levels determined on per-project basis based on community need and cost justification ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Network infrastructure installation – fiber optic cables, wireless towers, and transmission equipment - Last-mile connectivity – infrastructure connecting service points to end-user locations - Equipment and hardware – modems, routers, and network access devices - Installation and deployment costs – labor and materials for infrastructure buildout - Engineering and feasibility studies – technical assessments supporting project design - Network testing and commissioning – validation that service meets speed requirements ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Service Speed Requirement: Infrastructure must deliver minimum 50/10 Mbps (download/upload) to all served locations - Deadline: All projects must be completed and operational by March 31, 2027 - Geographic Focus: Projects must target rural and remote communities currently lacking adequate broadband access - Performance Accountability: Funding recipients must demonstrate achievement of speed benchmarks post-deployment - Community Benefit: Projects must commit to affordable, accessible service for all community members - Reporting Requirements: Ongoing progress reporting and final completion documentation required - Sustainability Plan: Applicants must demonstrate