STIP — Local Road Bridge Program
AB, Canada
Funds municipal local bridge projects for maintenance and improvement
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- grant_single|closingDateNovember 30, 2023
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Grant and Funding
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- Transportation and warehousing
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- Government of Alberta
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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Here are the steps to submit an application for this grant:
- Step 1: Read the Guidelines
- Review the Strategic Transportation Infrastructure Program Guidelines thoroughly.
- Step 2: 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.
- Step 3: 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.
- Step 4: After You Apply
- Wait for notification in writing regarding the status of your application.
- Step 5: 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.
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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.
Apply to this program
Support for Local Bridge Infrastructure Projects
The Local Road Bridge Program offers financial assistance to municipalities for the enhancement of local bridge infrastructure, emphasizing maintenance, rehabilitation, and replacement projects. The program ensures these local projects align with strategic transportation objectives and enhance the overall functionality of the transportation network.
Detailed Overview of the Local Road Bridge Program
The Local Road Bridge Program, a key component of the Strategic Transportation Infrastructure Program (STIP), is instrumental in addressing infrastructure needs across municipalities in Canada. Designed to improve existing bridge infrastructure, this program plays a vital role in maintaining the integrity of local transportation networks. It encourages collaborations between municipalities, industry partners, and other regions, fostering economic, social, and environmental growth through strategic infrastructure investment.
Eligible municipalities can access significant funding for projects focused on the engineering, maintenance, rehabilitation, and replacement of local bridges and culverts. By financing up to 75% of eligible project costs, the program ensures that municipalities equipped with these essential transportation links can sustain and improve their infrastructure while alleviating financial burden. This funding structure necessitates a 25% municipal contribution, thereby encouraging municipal investment and accountability.
The evaluation process for potential projects prioritizes safety and functionality, assessing the current state and expected impact of the infrastructure. Proposed projects are scrutinized on various fronts, including basic infrastructure needs, safety improvements, functionality enhancements, and their impact on the overall transportation network. In addition, projects are rated based on total traffic volumes, with a particular focus on truck traffic, ensuring that essential commercial transportation routes are supported adequately.
In terms of eligibility, the program welcomes applications from various municipal entities, including towns, villages, and Métis Settlements, among others, offering a broad scope of inclusion to enhance transportation infrastructure throughout diverse regions. However, urban cities and private organizations are excluded from eligibility, ensuring that the focus remains on underrepresented or rural areas that might not possess the independent fiscal resource capabilities to maintain large infrastructural undertakings.
The program is designed to lead not only to substantial physical improvements in infrastructure but also to catalyze regional economic development and social benefits. With investments aimed at improving regional economic growth, the program aspires to create jobs, advance safety standards, and increase access and connectivity. Additionally, by rewarding projects that engage alternate funding sources, such as federal or private sector investments, the Local Road Bridge Program encourages financially sustainable and viable projects that extend beyond municipal funding.
Applicants must follow a clearly outlined application process, which begins with a review of the Strategic Transportation Infrastructure Program guidelines. A comprehensive application package, consisting of essential documents like a cover letter and project benefits, needs to be completed and submitted to the designated Transportation Regional Office. Adherence to the November 30 application deadline is crucial for consideration in the upcoming funding cycle.
Overall, the Local Road Bridge Program serves as a strategic tool for municipalities to enhance their infrastructure capabilities, positively impacting regional development and the effective operation of transportation networks. By offering robust financial support and promoting collaborative efforts, the program not only addresses immediate infrastructure shortcomings but also ensures that upgrades align with long-term regional planning objectives and sustainability efforts.
