STIP — Local Municipal Initiatives

Q: How much funding can be received?

There is no informations about how much funding can be received.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

Q: Is the STIP — Local Municipal Initiatives a grant, loan, or tax credit?

STIP — Local Municipal Initiatives is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the STIP — Local Municipal Initiatives?

STIP — Local Municipal Initiatives is funded by Government of Alberta

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the STIP — Local Municipal Initiatives?

You can contact Government of Alberta.

Q: Where is the STIP — Local Municipal Initiatives available?

The STIP — Local Municipal Initiatives program is available the province of AB.

Q: Are Indigenous Peoples eligible for the STIP — Local Municipal Initiatives program?

Yes, Indigenous Peoples are eligible to apply for the STIP — Local Municipal Initiatives program.

Last Update: July 22, 2025

AB, Canada

Funding for local priority transportation infrastructure projects in Alberta

At a glance

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Open Date : July 1, 2023
Closing date : November 30, 2023

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Transportation and warehousing

Funds Providers

Unspecified

Program status

Closed

Overview

The Local Municipal Initiatives grant, part of the Strategic Transportation Infrastructure Program in Alberta, supports municipalities with funding for transportation infrastructure projects aligning with economic, social, environmental, and innovation priorities. Eligible activities include highway de-designations, park access road paving, and special-need municipal projects, although the specific maximum funding amount is determined each budget cycle through cost-sharing between provincial and municipal contributions.

Financing terms and conditions

Local Municipal Initiatives provides financing modalities to assist municipalities in implementing critical transportation infrastructure projects by leveraging provincial and municipal resources. The funding arrangements aim to foster strategic collaboration and economic benefits.

Cost-sharing arrangements between the province and municipalities vary based on the scoring and evaluation of each project.
The funding budget is allocated each fiscal cycle, ensuring alignment with priority transportation infrastructure needs.
Private sector contractors and suppliers must be engaged for the execution of all funded projects.
Priority is given to projects that are recognized as joint provincial/municipal initiatives.

Activities funded

The Local Municipal Initiatives grant supports transportation infrastructure projects that align with Alberta's economic, social, environmental, and innovation goals. These projects address key local or regional transportation issues that are not covered by other funding streams.

Highway de-designations, transferring ownership and maintenance of a highway from the province to a municipality.
Paving of park access roads to improve accessibility and usability.
Special-need municipal transportation projects that meet significant local or regional requirements.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants for this grant must be certain types of municipalities and communities as specified.

The applicant must be a town, village, or summer village.
The applicant can be a county or a specialized municipality outside the defined urban service area.
Municipal districts and the special areas are eligible to apply.
Metis Settlements are eligible for application.

Who is eligible?

Towns, villages, summer villages, counties, specialized municipalities outside the defined urban service area, municipal districts, special areas, and Metis Settlements are eligible to apply for the Local Municipal Initiatives stream of the Strategic Transportation Infrastructure Program (STIP).

Who is not eligible

This grant is not available to certain types of organizations and entities. The restrictions ensure that the funding supports municipal initiatives rather than private or non-governmental interests.

Cities.
Private organizations.
Non-government agencies.
Charitable societies.
Non-government operating authorities.

Eligible expenses

The grant covers specific types of local transportation infrastructure projects.

Projects that align with the Government of Alberta’s economic, social, environmental, and innovation priorities.
Projects that are joint provincial/municipal priorities, such as highway de-designations.
Paving of park access roads.
Emergent municipal transportation projects addressing significant local or regional pressures.

Eligible geographic areas

This grant is specific to eligible municipalities within the province of Alberta, Canada. The eligible areas are defined to support local transportation infrastructure projects within these municipalities.

Municipal Districts in Alberta.
Towns in Alberta.
Villages and Summer Villages in Alberta.
Specialized Municipalities outside defined urban service areas in Alberta.
The Special Areas in Alberta.
Metis Settlements in Alberta.

Selection criteria

The evaluation and selection of projects for this grant are based on specific criteria to assess their alignment with local and regional transportation needs and priorities.

Basic need, safety, and functionality assessment of the project.
Impact on the overall transportation network, including current conditions, total traffic volume, and truck traffic volume.
Cost-effectiveness and efficiency of the proposed project.
Collaboration or partnership potential with industry or other municipalities.
Economic, social, environmental, or innovation benefits expected from the project.
Utilization of alternate funding sources, such as federal or private investments, for the project.

How to apply

Read the Guidelines

Review the Strategic Transportation Infrastructure Program Guidelines to understand the program requirements and criteria.

Complete the Application Package

Prepare a cover letter describing your project and its anticipated benefits.
Include basic information about the applicant municipality and the project.
Provide detailed project benefits and project information as outlined in the guidelines.

Submit the Application Package

Submit your completed application package via email to your local Transportation Regional Office or online through the Municipal Grants Management Application.
If submitting online, inform your regional office of the submission.
Refer to the Municipalities, Locations and Corresponding Transportation Regions list or the regional map for submission details.

After You Apply

Await written notification regarding the status of your application.
Be prepared to provide a final report if your project is approved, detailing expenditures and project impacts.

Additional information

Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

Private sector contractors and suppliers must be engaged to execute all work funded by this grant.
Applicants will receive written notification regarding their application status.
A final report is mandatory, containing a summary of expenditures, final payment claims, construction completion certificate, photos of the completed project, and the project's return on investment.
The reporting should include the measurement of the investment’s impact on regional economic growth, job creation numbers, improved safety and access, and increased functionality of the facility.
Email submission to the local Transportation Regional Office is preferred for the application process.
Municipalities are required to notify their regional office regarding any online application submissions.

Apply to this program

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?

How much funding can be received?

What is the deadline to apply?

Is the STIP — Local Municipal Initiatives a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Who are the financial supporters of the STIP — Local Municipal Initiatives?

Who is eligible for the STIP — Local Municipal Initiatives program?

To be eligible for the STIP — Local Municipal Initiatives program, you must: Eligible applicants include towns, villages, summer villages, counties, specialized municipalities outside urban service areas, municipal districts, special areas, and Metis Settlements. Cities, private organizations, non-government agencies, charitable societies, and non-government operating authorities are not eligible to apply.