STIP — Local Road Bridge Program

Q: How much funding can be received?

STIP — Local Road Bridge Program Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

Q: Is the STIP — Local Road Bridge Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?

STIP — Local Road Bridge Program is a Grant and Funding

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

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

Q: 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.

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the STIP — Local Road Bridge Program?

You can contact Government of Alberta.

Q: Where is the STIP — Local Road Bridge Program available?

The STIP — Local Road Bridge Program program is available the province of AB.

Q: Are Indigenous Peoples eligible for the STIP — Local Road Bridge Program program?

Yes, Indigenous Peoples are eligible to apply for the STIP — Local Road Bridge Program program.

Last Update: July 22, 2025

AB, Canada

Funds municipal local bridge projects for maintenance and improvement

At a glance

Eligible Funding

Up to 75% of project cost

Timeline

Closing date : November 30, 2023

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Transportation and warehousing

Funds Providers

Unspecified

Program status

Closed

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.

Financing terms and conditions

The STIP Local Road Bridge Program provides a shared cost financing model to support municipal road bridge projects. Funding approvals include a combination of provincial and municipal contributions.

Provincial contribution covers up to 75% of eligible project costs.
Municipalities are responsible for covering 25% of eligible project costs.
Funding determinations are subject to the provincial budget cycle.
Use of alternative funding sources, such as federal or private investments, is encouraged, and can improve the project's score during evaluation.

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

Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific criteria related to the type of municipality and the nature of the projects.

The applicant must be one of the following: towns, villages, summer villages, counties, specialized municipalities outside the defined urban service area, municipal districts, the special areas, or Metis Settlements.
The project must involve activities to improve existing bridges and bridge-size culverts, including engineering, maintenance, rehabilitation, and replacement.
Roads must be open to all publicly-licensed vehicles and not subject to municipal general user fees.

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.

How to apply

Read the Guidelines

Review the Strategic Transportation Infrastructure Program Guidelines thoroughly.

Complete the Application Package

Prepare a cover letter.
Include basic information about the municipality and project.
Specify the project benefits and detailed project information.
Fill out the Local Road Bridge Funding Request form.

Submit the Application Package

Submit applications to your local Transportation Regional Office by email (preferred) or online through the Municipal Grants Management Application.
Notify your regional office of the submission if done online.
Check your region using the Municipalities, Locations and Corresponding Transportation Regions list or the Region and District Offices map.

After You Apply

Wait for notification in writing regarding the status of your application.

Reporting

Provide a final report summarizing expenditures for all approved projects.
Include a final payment claim, copies of all invoices, a construction completion certificate, photos of the completed project, and details of the project's return on investment.

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.

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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.