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

Supports primary-weight rural road maintenance
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Saskatchewan, Canada
Who can apply

A Rural Municipality responsible for rural roads.

See full eligibility

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.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
  • Varies by project

Eligible candidates

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

Next Steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 1

Activities funded

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

Documents Needed

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

Official resources

Official page

Clearing the Path

Program guide

2026-2027 Policy Manual

Bridge and Large Diameter Culvert Program

Frequently Asked Questions regarding the Clearing the Path (CTP) Program for Councillors & Administrators (2026)

Supporting document

Completion Certificate

Grant Payment Certification

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.

How to apply

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

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

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?

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

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