STIP — Local Road Bridge Program
Last Update: January 24, 2025
AB, Canada
Funds municipal local bridge projects for maintenance and improvement
STIP — Local Road Bridge Program 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
Grant Providers
- Government of Alberta
Status
Closed
Overview of the STIP — Local Road Bridge Program 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.
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.
Eligible projects & activities
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 criteria of the STIP — Local Road Bridge Program program
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 to the STIP — Local Road Bridge Program program
1
Read the Guidelines
Review the Strategic Transportation Infrastructure Program Guidelines thoroughly.
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.
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.
4
After You Apply
Wait for notification in writing regarding the status of your application.
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.
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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