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STIP — Resource Road Program
Funding for municipal resource road infrastructure
Funding available
$ 3,000,000
Deadline
November 30, 2023
Location
Alberta, Canada
Overview
The program provides cost-shared funding for municipalities to build or improve local roads and bridges that support industrial growth. It supports projects linked to value-added processing, resource industries, and agricultural operations.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase production or service capacity
- Renovate or expand facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Alberta
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Building or improving local roads and bridges for industrial growth
- Improving intersections where local roads connect with provincial highways
Documents Needed
- Cover letter
- Basic information
- Project benefits
- Project information
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Towns
- Villages
- Summer villages
- Counties
- Municipal districts
- Special areas and Métis Settlements
Who is not eligible
- Cities
- Private organizations
- Non-government agencies
- Charitable societies
- Non-government operating authorities
Eligible expenses
- Construction or improvement of local roads and bridges
- Intersection improvements connecting local roads to provincial highways
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Paving
- Utility relocations
- Crop damage
- Operating or normal maintenance
- Administrative activities
- GST, financing expenses, land acquisition, fencing, and legal fees
Eligible geographic areas
- Alberta
Selection criteria
- Basic need
- Safety
- Functionality
- Impact on the transportation network
- Cost effectiveness and efficiency
How to apply
- Review the Strategic Transportation Infrastructure Program Guidelines and prepare the application package, including the cover letter, basic information, project benefits, and project information.
- Create a user ID and password to access the Municipal Grants Management Application on the Transportation Extranet.
- Complete the self-registration form.
- One to 5 days after registering, you will receive an email confirming that your registration is approved, with links to activate your account and change or set up your password.
- After you activate your account and create a password, you will receive another email requesting that you confirm activation of your account. Complete this confirmation within one hour of activation, then log in to the Transportation Extranet and select the MGMA application option.
- Submit the application package by email to your local Transportation Regional Office or online through the Municipal Grants Management Application, and advise your regional office if you submit online.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed for program criteria and rated province-wide.
- Projects are prioritized and recommended for ministerial approval.
- Applicants are notified in writing of the decision.
- Approved projects require a project memorandum of agreement.
- A final report is required after completion.
Additional information
- The Municipal Grants Management Application provides access to information on the Strategic Transportation Infrastructure Program, the Alberta Municipal Water/Wastewater Partnership, and the Water for Life program, and lets users input project information, plan and report expenditures, and establish grant performance measures.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the STIP — Resource Road Program Program
What is the STIP — Resource Road Program?
The program provides cost-shared funding for municipalities to build or improve local roads and bridges that support industrial growth. It supports projects linked to value-added processing, resource industries, and agricultural operations.
How much funding can be received?
STIP — Resource Road Program Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $3,000,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the STIP — Resource Road Program program?
To be eligible for the STIP — Resource Road Program program, you must:
Eligible municipality applicant
Road supports industrial growth
Publicly open, no user fees
What expenses are eligible under STIP — Resource Road Program?
Building or improving local roads and bridges for industrial growth
Improving intersections where local roads connect with provincial highways
Who can I contact for more information about the STIP — Resource Road Program?
You can contact Government of Alberta by email at it.services@gov.ab.ca or by phone at 780-427-2731.
Where is the STIP — Resource Road Program available?
The STIP — Resource Road Program program is available the province of Alberta.
Is the STIP — Resource Road Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
STIP — Resource Road Program is a Grant and Funding