Closed
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 3,000,000
Timeline
- Closing date : 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
Timeline
- Closing date : November 30, 2023
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
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
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
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
- Applications are due by November 30 for funding in the following year.
- Only one RRP-funded project is allowed every 2 years per municipality.
- Private sector contractors and suppliers must carry out the work.
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 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