Connecting Communities BC

 

This page is for applicants who wish to apply for funding to the Connecting Communities BC (CCBC) program.

Connecting Communities BC (CCBC) is the Province’s primary funding program to expand high-speed internet access to underserved households across British Columbia.

Through a joint federal–provincial investment of up to $830 million, the program supports projects that bring reliable, high-speed connectivity to rural, remote, and Indigenous communities.

Funded projects are designed to meet or exceed the national target of 50/10 Mbps and advance government’s commitment to connect all remaining First Nations communities.

Program status:
Application intake is currently closed.

Stay engaged:
Communities, service providers, and partners are encouraged to contact the program to discuss project concepts, readiness, and future opportunities.

On this page

• Eligible applicants
• What you can do now
• Steps to apply
• Application guide
• Download templates
• Application questions
• Supplemental data
• Applicant portal
• Application resources 

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Eligible applicants

An eligible applicant for the CCBC program is:

• A corporation, either for profit or not-for-profit, that is incorporated in Canada;
• An Indigenous entity including:
  • A profit or non-profit organization run by and for First Nations, Métis, or Inuit Peoples;
  • A band council within the meaning of section 2 of the Indian Act;
  • An Indigenous government authority established by a self-government agreement or a comprehensive land claim agreement;
• A public sector body that is established by statute or by regulation or is wholly owned by a provincial, municipal or regional government, which provides services to communities; or
• A partnership, joint venture or consortium that is composed of parties identified above.

And, that:

• Builds, owns, and operates broadband infrastructure; or
• Enters into a contractual arrangement with an entity identified above to design, build, own and operate broadband infrastructure.

What you can do now

• Advance project planning and partnerships
• Review eligibility and application requirements
• Engage with the program team to refine project concepts (add link connectingcommunitiesbc@gov.bc.ca)
• Monitor future intake announcements

Steps to apply for future opportunities

Application intake is currently closed. Communities, service providers, and partners are encouraged to contact the program to discuss project concepts, readiness, and future opportunities.

If future application opens, eligible applicants can submit an application for funding by following the steps below.

PLEASE NOTE: Incomplete applications that are missing the required documentation or information will not be considered for funding.

1. Review the Application Guide

Download the Application Guide (PDF, 871KB) for more information about the program and instructions on how to apply.

2. Download the program templates

Download and complete the program spreadsheet templates below in Excel. These will need to be completed and uploaded into the Applicant Portal. All templates are mandatory, except templates 5, 7 and 8 which are optional and depend on the project being submitted (see the Application Guide for further details).

Download the individual program templates:

• Template 1: Eligibility and impacts calculator (.xlsx, 40KB)
• Template 2: Detailed budget (.xlsx, 71KB)
• Template 3: Financial forecast (.xlsx, 108KB)
• Template 4: Last-mile internet service offering (.xlsx, 42KB)
• Template 5: List of points of presence and wholesale pricing (.xlsx, 74KB)
• Template 6: Community and rural development benefits (.xlsx, 46KB)
• Template 7: Wireless addendum - optional (.xlsx, 309KB)
• Template 8: Supporting connectivity evidence (.xlsx, 39KB)
• Template 9: Backbone and geographic names (.xlsx, 576KB)
• Template 10: Equipment details (.xlsx, 25KB)

3. Review the application questions

Please review the application questions (PDF, 534KB). This is a PDF list of all questions in the Applicant Portal.

4. Review the supplemental data

Please review connectivity spatial data in the BC Data Catalogue related to project zones.

5. Log in to the Applicant Portal

To create your account, please log in to the Applicant Portal.

Applicant Portal