STIP — Resource Road Program
AB, Canada
Funds municipal roads for industrial growth through cost-sharing
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- grant_single|closingDateNovember 30, 2023
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Grant and Funding
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- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
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- Government of Alberta
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The Resource Road Program, a funding stream of the Strategic Transportation Infrastructure Program, provides municipalities with funding for building or improving local roads and bridges, up to a maximum provincial contribution of $3 million per project, to support industrial growth. Eligible activities include improving roads open to all publicly-licensed vehicles to facilitate value-added processing and resource agricultural sectors, while enhancing safety and functionality within the transportation network.
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The Resource Road Program provides support for infrastructure enhancements that facilitate industrial growth in municipalities. The eligible projects are those that focus on the construction and improvement of road networks crucial for connecting industries with key transportation routes.
- Building new local roads necessary for industrial expansion.
- Improving existing local roads to support industrial needs and growth.
- Enhancing local road intersections to improve connections with provincial highways.
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Eligibility for this grant requires meeting specific criteria related to the applicant's status and the project's aims.
- Eligible applicants include towns, villages, summer villages, counties, specialized municipalities outside the defined urban service area, municipal districts, the special areas, and Metis Settlements.
- Projects must build or improve local roads and bridges supporting industrial growth, and all roads must be open to publicly-licensed vehicles without general user fees.
- Municipalities can apply for funding for only one project under the Resource Road Program every two years, irrespective of project size.
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Eligible applicants for the Resource Road Program include towns, villages, summer villages, counties, specialized municipalities outside the defined urban service area, municipal districts, the special areas, and Metis Settlements. Municipalities can only receive funding for one project under the Resource Road Program every two years, regardless of the project's size. Ineligible entities include cities, private organizations, non-government agencies, charitable societies, and non-government operating authorities.
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This grant excludes certain entities from receiving funding due to their organizational status. These restrictions ensure that the funds are used by municipalities for public projects.
- Cities.
- Private organizations.
- Non-government agencies.
- Charitable societies.
- Non-government operating authorities.
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The Resource Road Program covers expenses related to building or improving local roads and bridges to support industrial growth.
- Construction and improvement of local roads and bridges, including intersection improvements where local roads connect with provincial highways.
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This grant is specifically available to municipalities located within certain geographical areas in Alberta. These areas are chosen to ensure that projects support industrial growth in strategic regions.
- Towns in Alberta.
- Villages and summer villages in Alberta.
- Counties and specialized municipalities outside the defined urban service areas in Alberta.
- Municipal districts and special areas in Alberta.
- Metis Settlements in Alberta.
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The evaluation and selection of projects for the Resource Road Program grant focus on various criteria to determine the project’s significance and feasibility.
- Basic need of the project.
- Safety improvements facilitated by the project.
- Functionality and enhancement of the transportation network.
- Impacts on the overall transportation network.
- Current condition of the infrastructure being improved.
- Total traffic volume that will benefit from the project.
- Truck traffic volume that utilizes the infrastructure.
- Cost effectiveness and efficiency of the proposed project.
- Collaboration or partnerships with industry or other municipalities.
- Economic, social, environmental, or innovation benefits perceived from the project.
- Use of alternate funding sources, such as federal or private investment, for the project.
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- Step 1: Read the Guidelines
- Familiarize yourself with the Strategic Transportation Infrastructure Program Guidelines to understand the eligibility and requirements.
- Step 2: Complete the Application Package
- Prepare a cover letter addressing the program criteria and how your project meets them.
- Gather all required documents including basic information, project benefits, and project information.
- Ensure all information is comprehensive and aligns with the application instructions.
- Step 3: Submit the Application
- Submit your application by the deadline in one of the following ways:
- Email the documents to your local Transportation Regional Office (preferred method).
- Submit online through the Municipal Grants Management Application.
- If submitting online, inform your regional office about the submission.
- Locate your region using the Municipalities, Locations and Corresponding Transportation Regions list.
- After You Apply
- Receive a written notification regarding the status of your application.
- Reporting
- Provide a final report summarizing expenditures for approved projects after completion.
- Include final payment claim, copies of all invoices, construction completion certificates, photos of the completed project, and an analysis of the project's impact.
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Additional relevant details for the Resource Road Program:
- Funding for approved projects is specifically available on a cost-shared basis, requiring careful planning of municipal and private sector contributions.
- The program encourages and gives higher scores to projects that can source additional funding from federal or private industrial contributions beyond the basic municipal funding.
- Municipalities can only be funded for one project under the Resource Road Program every two years, which may affect planning for project timing and prioritization.
- The program is part of a larger Strategic Transportation Infrastructure Program initiative which may have additional funding streams for complementary infrastructure needs.
- All completed projects require a comprehensive final report, detailing the expenditures and measuring the project's impact on economic growth, safety, and functionality improvements.
Apply to this program
Enhancing Local Infrastructure for Economic Growth
The Resource Road Program is a funding stream under the Strategic Transportation Infrastructure Program that provides financial support to municipalities for road projects that aid industrial growth and enhance the local economy. This initiative focuses on improving the infrastructure necessary for key industries, especially those in the value-added processing and resource agricultural sectors.
Detailed Information About the Resource Road Program
The Resource Road Program (RRP) is a crucial initiative aimed at strengthening transportation infrastructure by funding projects that develop or enhance roads critical to industrial sectors. This program is a part of the broader Strategic Transportation Infrastructure Program (STIP) and targets municipalities that harness industrial growth or plan to accommodate expanding industries like value-added processing and resource agriculture.
Municipalities applying for this grant must adhere to specific guidelines, ensuring that their proposed projects meet the program’s stringent criteria. The funding available through the RRP reflects a collaborative financial model, with the provincial government offering up to 50% of the eligible project costs—capped at $3 million per project. The remainder of the funding, ideally 25% each, is expected to come from municipal budgets and private sector collaborators who stand to benefit from the enhanced infrastructure. This shared investment model not only eases the financial burden on municipalities but also fosters public-private partnerships that are instrumental in regional economic development.
The program is highly competitive, with proposed projects undergoing a comprehensive evaluation process. Key factors considered include the basic need for the project, safety enhancements, functionality improvements, impact on the broader transportation network, and the existing condition of the infrastructure. Additionally, projects are assessed based on total and truck traffic volumes, cost efficiency, collaborative partnerships, and potential economic, social, and environmental benefits. Notably, projects that can secure alternate funding sources, such as federal or industry contributions, gain higher scores during the evaluation process, making them more likely to receive funding.
Eligible participants in the program include towns, villages, summer villages, counties, specialized municipalities outside urban service areas, and municipal districts. These municipalities are permitted to apply for funding once every two years, ensuring equitable distribution of resources and opportunities across the province. The RRP prioritizes projects that will physically improve access roads and bridges vital for industrial operations, thereby supporting economic activities crucial to regional growth.
However, it's essential to note that certain project types and costs are deemed ineligible under the RRP. For instance, projects solely concerned with paving, those that involve roads subject to general user fees, or already underway are not covered. Similarly, costs related to utility relocations, crop damage, normal maintenance, and administrative activities, among others, are excluded, requiring applicants to carefully read the program guidelines.
After submitting a comprehensive application package, which includes a cover letter, basic project information, and details on anticipated benefits, municipalities will receive feedback regarding their application status. Successful projects must then produce a final report upon completion, detailing expenditure, project outcomes such as economic impact, job creation, and safety improvements.This structured approach not only ensures that the funded projects align with the strategic transportation goals of the province but also maximizes the long-term benefits for the local communities involved. Through the Resource Road Program, municipalities can significantly enhance their transportation infrastructure, driving economic growth and improving quality of life for their residents."
