Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada · Contribution program
Affordable Access Initiative
The objective of the Initiative is to help bridge the digital divide for Canadian families who may struggle to afford access to Internet or a computer at home.
- Total value
- $12.9M
- Agreements
- 2
- Oct 2017 to Jul 2019
- Median agreement
- $6.4M
- Typical range
- $3.5M–$9.4M
- the middle half of agreements
Federal grants and contributions, agreements starting Jan 2006 to Oct 2026, each counted once at its latest amended value. Source: Treasury Board proactive disclosure, published October 11, 2026.
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Who got it
Organizations with the most funding under this program.
| Recipient | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Computers for Success - Canada Incorporated | 1 | $12.4M |
| Relance Outaouais (La) | 1 | $500K |
By year
Agreements by the year they started.
| Year | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | $12.4M |
| 2019 | 1 | $500K |
By province
| Province or territory | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Quebec | 2 | $12.9M |
By type of recipient
As the department classified the recipient.
| Recipient type | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Not-for-profit organizations and charities | 2 | $12.9M |
Latest agreements
| Start | Recipient | What for | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2019 | Relance Outaouais (La) | Contribution | $500,000 |
| Oct 2017 | Computers for Success - Canada Incorporated | Contribution | $12,388,317 |