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Winter Roads Program: Bridges and Culverts Stream
Funding for winter road bridge and culvert projects
Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open Date : August 1, 2023
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
Funding supports remote Northern Ontario communities to build or repair winter road bridges and culverts. Eligible projects include new water crossing infrastructure, repairs to existing crossings, technical studies, and necessary corridor realignments.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open Date : August 1, 2023
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Rural or Northern Residents
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Emergency and Relief
- Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- Rural / Remote communities
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Install new pre-engineered bridges or culverts
- Repair existing bridges or water crossings
- Complete technical studies for bridge or culvert capital projects
- Realign corridors when needed for bridge or culvert installation
Documents Needed
- Application submitted through Transfer Payment Ontario
- Required supporting documentation
- Resolution supporting joint applications
- Evidence of required permits or permit applications
- Any mandatory attachments
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Indigenous communities
- Indigenous organizations
- Tribal councils, corporations, or partnerships formed by eligible applicants
- The Town of Moosonee
Who is not eligible
- Communities connected to a provincial highway by an all-season road
Eligible expenses
- Purchase and installation of bridges, culverts, and related materials
- Delivery of materials and construction or repair labour
- Technical drawings, engineering costs, geotechnical studies, and detailed designs
- Materials and labour for corridor rehabilitation linked to realignments
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Costs not directly tied to project milestones in the funding agreement
- Costs incurred before April 1 of the intake year
- Administrative costs above 10% of total project costs
- Feasibility studies and preliminary designs
- Road improvements unrelated to bridge or culvert work
Eligible geographic areas
- Remote Northern Ontario
- Ontario winter roads network
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed during designated assessment periods.
- Applicants are notified by email of the application status.
- Successful applicants must sign a funding agreement.
- No funding is released until all conditions are met.
Additional information
- Applications are assessed during specific assessment periods.
- Funding agreements must be signed before any disbursement.
- Approved projects may be publicly announced.
- The program is discretionary and funding is not guaranteed.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Winter Roads Program: Bridges and Culverts Stream Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Winter Roads Program: Bridges and Culverts Stream. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Winter Roads Program: Bridges and Culverts Stream?
Funding supports remote Northern Ontario communities to build or repair winter road bridges and culverts. Eligible projects include new water crossing infrastructure, repairs to existing crossings, technical studies, and necessary corridor realignments.
Who is eligible for the Winter Roads Program: Bridges and Culverts Stream program?
To be eligible for the Winter Roads Program: Bridges and Culverts Stream program, you must:
Remote Northern Ontario community
Not linked by all-season road
Project on winter roads network
What expenses are eligible under Winter Roads Program: Bridges and Culverts Stream?
Install new pre-engineered bridges or culverts
Repair existing bridges or water crossings
Complete technical studies for bridge or culvert capital projects
Realign corridors when needed for bridge or culvert installation
Who can I contact for more information about the Winter Roads Program: Bridges and Culverts Stream?
You can contact Government of Ontario by email at winter.roads@ontario.ca or by phone at 1-855-216-3090.
Where is the Winter Roads Program: Bridges and Culverts Stream available?
The Winter Roads Program: Bridges and Culverts Stream program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Winter Roads Program: Bridges and Culverts Stream a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Winter Roads Program: Bridges and Culverts Stream is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Winter Roads Program: Bridges and Culverts Stream?
Winter Roads Program: Bridges and Culverts Stream is funded by Government of Ontario