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SARM — Rural Integrated Roads for Growth (RIRG) — Clearing the Path

Supports primary-weight rural road maintenance

Offered by
Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM)
Official source: sarm.ca

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Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Saskatchewan, Canada
Who can apply
A Rural Municipality responsible for rural roads.
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Overview

Clearing the Path supports Rural Municipalities, Urban Municipalities, and First Nations in rural Saskatchewan with incremental funding for primary-weight road corridors. Approved corridors receive $1,350 to $1,600 per kilometre per year to maintain roadway structure, roadway surface, and directional CTP signage.

At a glance

Funding available

Varies by project

Financing goals
No objectives are currently available

Eligible candidates

Location
  • Saskatchewan
Eligible Industries
All industries
Annual revenue
All revenue ranges
Organisation size
All organization sizes
Audience
All groups
Legal structures
Public or Parapublic institution

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Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 1

Latest changes

RIRG policy manual updated

The About RIRG page now points to the September 14, 2026 policy manual version instead of the August 27, 2026 version.

See more

The About RIRG page now links to the September 14, 2026 version of the RIRG Policy Manual, replacing the August 27, 2026 version. Because the policy manual governs program policies, eligibility requirements, eligible costs, and procurement guidance, this update may affect how the program is administered.

Official source: sarm.ca
October 4, 2026

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • A Rural Municipality responsible for rural roads.
  • An Urban Municipality responsible for a Clearing the Path Corridor.
  • A First Nation responsible for a Clearing the Path Corridor.

Eligible expenses

  • Costs of maintaining eligible roadways at primary weights.

Activities funded

  • Incremental maintenance for approved Clearing the Path corridors.
  • Maintaining roadway structure, roadway surface, and directional CTP signage for primary weight traffic.

How to apply

  • Submit separate completed application forms for each proposed corridor.
  • Submit Statutory Declarations through the online form.

Documents Needed

  • CTP – Corridor Grant Incremental Funding Application
  • Resolution of Council to apply to the Program
  • CTP Statutory Declaration

Processing and Agreement

  • A Program Administrator reviews the Statutory Declaration for accuracy and claim eligibility, and the Director, Capacity Building & Programs verifies and approves the Incremental Maintenance form.
  • If a Statutory Declaration is not submitted within the fiscal year, all corridors within the RM are reallocated.

Contacts

info@rirg.ca

Official sources

Clearing the Path

Program guide

2026-2027 Policy ManualBridge and Large Diameter Culvert ProgramFrequently Asked Questions regarding the Clearing the Path (CTP) Program for Councillors & Administrators (2026)

Application form

Completion CertificateGrant Payment CertificationRoad Program Project Application Checklist

Supporting document

Culvert Construction Design RequirementsEligible CostsRoad Construction Design Requirements
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Frequently Asked Questions about the SARM — Rural Integrated Roads for Growth (RIRG) — Clearing the Path Program

What is the SARM — Rural Integrated Roads for Growth (RIRG) — Clearing the Path?

Clearing the Path supports Rural Municipalities, Urban Municipalities, and First Nations in rural Saskatchewan with incremental funding for primary-weight road corridors. Approved corridors receive $1,350 to $1,600 per kilometre per year to maintain roadway structure, roadway surface, and directional CTP signage.

What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

Who is eligible for the SARM — Rural Integrated Roads for Growth (RIRG) — Clearing the Path program?

To be eligible for the SARM — Rural Integrated Roads for Growth (RIRG) — Clearing the Path program, you must: The applicant must be a Rural Municipality, Urban Municipality, or First Nation with jurisdiction of roadways. The roadway must be under the Road Authority’s jurisdiction and control, on a registered road alignment, and carry primary weight traffic for at least nine (9) months per year. The corridor must connect primary weight roadways or a primary weight roadway to a significant economic generator or economic area, and meet the applicable WTC and proximity rules.

What expenses are eligible under SARM — Rural Integrated Roads for Growth (RIRG) — Clearing the Path?

Costs of maintaining eligible roadways at primary weights.

Who can I contact for more information about the SARM — Rural Integrated Roads for Growth (RIRG) — Clearing the Path?

You can contact Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) by email at info@rirg.ca.

Where is the SARM — Rural Integrated Roads for Growth (RIRG) — Clearing the Path available?

The SARM — Rural Integrated Roads for Growth (RIRG) — Clearing the Path program is available the province of Saskatchewan.

Is the SARM — Rural Integrated Roads for Growth (RIRG) — Clearing the Path a grant, loan, or tax credit?

SARM — Rural Integrated Roads for Growth (RIRG) — Clearing the Path is a Grant and Funding