Announcing the Connecting Citizens Grant Program

Network BC is pleased to introduce the Connecting Citizens Grant Program, the latest in a series of initiatives to Bridge the Digital Divide in B.C. Network BC will grant up to $50,000 per community to organizations and/or businesses that can demonstrate an ability to expand Internet service to more British Columbians in rural and remote areas.

The Connecting Citizens Grant Program is a $5.2 million, multi-year grant program. It helps to pay for infrastructure required to deliver Internet connectivity to homes and businesses in rural and remote areas of British Columbia. The first year of this program (ending March 31, 2009) will see $2.2 million in grants dispersed to support B.C. community connectivity.

The Connecting Citizens Grant Program was created to eliminate barriers to last mile service, enabling connectivity to more citizens in more parts of British Columbia.

Applications can be downloaded from the Network BC website at http://www.network.gov.bc.ca, or you can contact the Network BC office at:

Tel: 250 356-6118
Toll-free: 1 800 663-7867 (ask to be transferred to Network BC)
Submit completed application to:
Attention: Connecting Citizens Grant Program
Fax: 250 952-0254
Mail: PO Box 9412 Stn Prov Govt
Victoria BC V8W 9V1
E-mail: digitaldivide@gov.bc.ca