STIP — Local Road Bridge Program AB Canada

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 Local Road Bridge (LRB) Program targets improvements to existing transportation infrastructure to enhance safety and functionality. The eligible projects focus on the engineering, maintenance, rehabilitation, and replacement of bridges, and bridge-sized culverts.
  • Engineering works for existing bridges and bridge-size culverts.
  • Maintenance activities for existing bridges and bridge-size culverts.
  • Rehabilitation efforts on existing bridges and bridge-size culverts.
  • Replacement of existing bridges and bridge-size culverts.

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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 program is available to municipalities in specific geographical areas in Canada. The focus is on supporting local bridge projects critical for regional infrastructure.
  • Towns
  • Villages
  • Summer villages
  • Counties
  • Specialized municipalities outside the defined urban service area
  • Municipal districts
  • The special areas
  • 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.

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