Grants and Contributions:
Title:
819398
Agreement Number:
819398
Agreement Value:
$7,282,515.00
Agreement Date:
Nov 1, 2022 - Jul 31, 2026
Description:
Broadband project that will improve access to high-speed internet to 1,356 households located in 6 communities in the region of Siksika First Nation in AB, using fixed wireless technology.
Organization:
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Expected Results:
The Universal Broadband Fund will increase the number of households in rural and remote areas with access to minimum Internet speeds of 50/10 Mbps and bring enhanced mobile connectivity to Indigenous communities.
Location:
Siksika, Alberta, CA T0J3W0
Reference Number:
033-2023-2024-Q2-819398
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
898836986
Recipient Type:
Aboriginal recipient
Additional Information:
2022/23 to 2026/27,
Recipient's Operating Name:
Siksika Nation
Recipient's Legal Name:
Siksika Nation
Federal Riding Name:
Bow River
Federal Riding Number:
48003
Program:
Universal Broadband Fund
Program Purpose:
The Universal Broadband Fund will increase high-speed Internet access in rural and remote communities across Canada, making progress against the 2019 Budget commitment to support universal high-speed Internet.
NAICS Code:
513320