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STIP — Local Road Bridge Program - Alberta - Canada
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STIP — Local Road Bridge Program

Funds municipal local bridge projects for maintenance and improvement
Government of Alberta
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
No Condition
Timeline
  • Closing date : November 30, 2023
Location
Alberta, Canada

Overview

The Local Road Bridge Program, a stream of the Strategic Transportation Infrastructure Program, provides funding to municipalities for local bridge projects focused on engineering, maintenance, rehabilitation, and replacement, with the provincial government covering up to 75% of eligible costs. Eligible activities include improving existing bridges and bridge-size culverts, ensuring they remain open to all publicly-licensed vehicles without municipal general user fees.

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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Develop strategic partnerships
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
  • Closing date : November 30, 2023

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Transportation and warehousing
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

This grant aims to enhance infrastructure by supporting maintenance and improvement activities for existing local road bridges, ensuring better safety and increased efficiency. The eligible projects focus on engineering and rehabilitation efforts that contribute to the overall functionality of transportation networks.

  • Engineering activities to improve existing bridge structures.
  • Maintenance of existing bridges and bridge-size culverts.
  • Rehabilitation projects for aging bridge infrastructure.
  • Replacement activities focused on existing bridge facilities.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

Eligible applicants for the Local Road Bridge Program under the Strategic Transportation Infrastructure Program include various smaller municipal entities primarily outside defined urban service areas. This includes:- towns- villages- summer villages- counties- specialized municipalities- municipal districts- special areas- Metis SettlementsIneligible entities include cities, private organizations, non-government agencies, charitable societies, and non-government operating authorities.

Who is not eligible

This grant has specific restrictions on eligibility to ensure that the funding is dedicated to public infrastructure improvement projects. Private sector businesses and non-government entities are not eligible to apply.

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

Eligible expenses

The grant covers expenses essential for the improvement of existing bridge structures and their components.

  • Engineering services related to eligible projects.
  • Maintenance work on existing bridges and bridge-size culverts.
  • Rehabilitation activities for structural improvements.
  • Replacement of existing bridge components.

Eligible geographic areas

This grant is available to specific municipal entities within targeted geographical regions. The eligible applicants need to be located in defined regions to qualify for the funding.

  • Towns within the province.
  • Villages and summer villages.
  • Counties and municipal districts.
  • Specialized municipalities outside defined urban service areas.
  • The special areas and Metis Settlements.

Additional information

Here is additional relevant information for this grant:

  • Applications must be submitted by November 30 for funding in the following year.
  • All work must be carried out by private sector contractors and suppliers.
  • Municipalities must provide a final report summarizing expenditures for all approved projects.
  • The final report must include the project’s return on investment, with metrics on regional economic growth, job creation, improved safety and access, increased functionality of the facility, and other benefits.
  • Applicants will be notified in writing about the status of their application.

Frequently Asked Questions about the STIP — Local Road Bridge Program Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the STIP — Local Road Bridge Program. 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 Road Bridge Program?

The Local Road Bridge Program, a stream of the Strategic Transportation Infrastructure Program, provides funding to municipalities for local bridge projects focused on engineering, maintenance, rehabilitation, and replacement, with the provincial government covering up to 75% of eligible costs. Eligible activities include improving existing bridges and bridge-size culverts, ensuring they remain open to all publicly-licensed vehicles without municipal general user fees.

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 applicants include towns, villages, summer villages, counties, specialized municipalities outside the defined urban service area, municipal districts, special areas, and Metis Settlements.

What expenses are eligible under STIP — Local Road Bridge Program?

This grant aims to enhance infrastructure by supporting maintenance and improvement activities for existing local road bridges, ensuring better safety and increased efficiency. The eligible projects focus on engineering and rehabilitation efforts that contribute to the overall functionality of transportation networks. Engineering activities to improve existing bridge structures. Maintenance of existing bridges and bridge-size culverts. Rehabilitation projects for aging bridge infrastructure. Replacement activities focused on existing bridge facilities.

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

Who are the financial supporters of the STIP — Local Road Bridge Program?

STIP — Local Road Bridge Program is funded by Government of Alberta

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