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STIP — Local Municipal Initiatives
Funding for municipal transportation infrastructure
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : July 1, 2023
- Closing date : November 30, 2023
Location
Alberta, Canada
Overview
Local Municipal Initiatives provides cost-shared support for municipalities to develop and maintain transportation infrastructure. It funds eligible local priority projects such as highway de-designations, park access road paving, and special-need municipal transportation works.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Renovate or expand facilities
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible Funding
- Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : July 1, 2023
- Closing date : November 30, 2023
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Location
- Alberta
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Rural or Northern Residents
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Highway de-designation projects
- Park access road paving
- Special-need municipal transportation projects
Documents Needed
- Cover letter
- Basic information
- Project benefits
- Project information
- Supporting documents such as engineering reports or planning studies
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Towns
- Villages
- Summer villages
- Counties
- Municipal districts
- Special areas
- Métis Settlements
- Specialized municipalities outside the defined urban service area
Who is not eligible
- Cities
- Private organizations
- Non-government agencies
- Charitable societies
- Non-government operating authorities
Eligible expenses
- Eligible project costs for transportation infrastructure work, subject to the program’s cost-share rules.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Operating or normal maintenance
- Equipment
- Administrative activities
- GST
- Financing expenses, land acquisition, fencing, and legal fees
Eligible geographic areas
- Alberta
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed and rated on a province-wide competitive basis.
- Priority projects are recommended for ministerial approval.
- Successful applicants are notified in writing.
- Approved projects require a project memorandum of agreement.
Additional information
- Applications are accepted until November 30 for funding in the following year.
- Projects are prioritized on a province-wide competitive basis.
- Approved projects require a funding memorandum of agreement.
- Municipalities may re-apply if not funded.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the STIP — Local Municipal Initiatives Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the STIP — Local Municipal Initiatives. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the STIP — Local Municipal Initiatives?
Local Municipal Initiatives provides cost-shared support for municipalities to develop and maintain transportation infrastructure. It funds eligible local priority projects such as highway de-designations, park access road paving, and special-need municipal transportation works.
How much funding can be received?
STIP — Local Municipal Initiatives Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was November 30, 2023.
Who is eligible for the STIP — Local Municipal Initiatives program?
To be eligible for the STIP — Local Municipal Initiatives program, you must:
Eligible municipality
Transportation-related project
Aligned with STIP priorities
What expenses are eligible under STIP — Local Municipal Initiatives?
Highway de-designation projects
Park access road paving
Special-need municipal transportation projects
Who can I contact for more information about the STIP — Local Municipal Initiatives?
You can contact Government of Alberta by email at none or by phone at 780-427-2731.
Where is the STIP — Local Municipal Initiatives available?
The STIP — Local Municipal Initiatives program is available the province of Alberta.