The federal government announced the Connect to Innovate program in December 2016 which will result in $500 million being invested in high speed internet to rural and remote communities in Canada by 2021. The Connect to Innovate program will bring high-speed Internet to Canadians in rural and remote communities. Project funding will focus on building new backbone infrastructure in communities to provide connections to institutions like schools, hospitals and libraries. In addition, eligibility will include backbone capacity upgrades and resiliency, as well as last-mile infrastructure projects to households and businesses where there are persistent connectivity gaps and a demonstrated need. AMC was recently in Ottawa talking about the need for infrastructure in rural areas and is hopeful agriculture equipment manufacturers will take advantage of the program funding.
The deadline for all applications is April 20, 2017 at 12:00 p.m. Noon Eastern Time.
Additional details about the application process are provided in the link but if you need additional information, please contact the AMC office. https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/programs/computer-internet-access/connect-to-innovate/funding-broadband-infrastructure.html
Agricultural Manufacturers of Canada