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STIP — Local Municipal Initiatives
Funding for municipal transportation infrastructure
Funding available
Up to 75% of project cost
Deadline
November 30, 2023
Opened July 1, 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
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
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
Official resources
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
Selection criteria
- Basic need
- Safety
- Functionality
- Impact on the transportation network
- Cost effectiveness and partnerships
How to apply
- Step 1: Review the program guidelines
- Read the Strategic Transportation Infrastructure Program guidelines.
- Step 2: Prepare the application package
- Complete the cover letter, basic information, project benefits, and project information.
- Include the supporting documents required by the guidelines.
- Step 3: Submit the application
- Send the package to your local Transportation Regional Office by email, or submit online through the Municipal Grants Management Application.
- Notify your regional office if you submit online.
- Submit by November 30 for funding in the following year.
- Step 4: After submission
- Wait for written notification of the application status.
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
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 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.