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STIP — Local Road Bridge Program
Funding for municipal bridge rehabilitation projects
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : November 30, 2023
Location
Alberta, Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $3 million per project to support municipal local road bridge work in Alberta. It funds engineering, maintenance, rehabilitation, and replacement projects for existing bridges and bridge-sized culverts.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase production or service capacity
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible Funding
- Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : November 30, 2023
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Location
- Alberta
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
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
- Engineering, maintenance, rehabilitation, and replacement of existing bridges
- Engineering, maintenance, rehabilitation, and replacement of bridge-sized culverts
Documents Needed
- Cover letter
- Basic information
- Project benefits
- Project information
- Local Road Bridge Funding Request form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Towns
- Villages and summer villages
- Counties and municipal districts
- Special areas
- Métis Settlements
- Specialized municipalities outside the urban service area
Who is not eligible
- Cities
- Private organizations
- Non-government agencies
- Charitable societies
- Non-government operating authorities
Eligible expenses
- Engineering and consulting
- Construction contract costs
- Materials and equipment for the project
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Administrative activities
- Construction equipment
- GST
- Financing expenses
- Legal fees
- Right-of-ways, easements, or land acquisition
- Utility movement costs
Eligible geographic areas
- Alberta
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed to confirm they meet program criteria.
- Projects are ranked province-wide on a competitive basis.
- Top-ranked projects are recommended to the Minister for approval.
- Approved municipalities receive written notice and must sign a funding memorandum of agreement.
Additional information
- Applications are open until November 30 for funding in the following year.
- Funding is determined each budget cycle.
- Applicants are notified in writing about the status of their application.
- A final report is required after project completion.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the STIP — Local Road Bridge Program Program
What is the STIP — Local Road Bridge Program?
This program provides up to $3 million per project to support municipal local road bridge work in Alberta. It funds engineering, maintenance, rehabilitation, and replacement projects for existing bridges and bridge-sized culverts.
How much funding can be received?
STIP — Local Road Bridge Program Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the STIP — Local Road Bridge Program program?
To be eligible for the STIP — Local Road Bridge Program program, you must:
Eligible Alberta municipality
Existing bridge or culvert project
Publicly open road
What expenses are eligible under STIP — Local Road Bridge Program?
Engineering, maintenance, rehabilitation, and replacement of existing bridges
Engineering, maintenance, rehabilitation, and replacement of bridge-sized culverts
Who can I contact for more information about the STIP — Local Road Bridge Program?
You can contact Government of Alberta or by phone at 780-427-2731.
Where is the STIP — Local Road Bridge Program available?
The STIP — Local Road Bridge Program program is available the province of Alberta.
Is the STIP — Local Road Bridge Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
STIP — Local Road Bridge Program is a Grant and Funding