Municipal Grants
Alberta Transportation administers a number of municipal grant programs in partnership with Alberta's cities, towns, villages, summer villages, rural municipalities and Metis settlements. The various grant programs provide financial assistance to municipalities for capital-related transportation, water/wastewater systems and core municipal infrastructure needs.
Grant Program Advisories and Update Notices
Grant Programs
Listed below are the grant programs available to eligible Alberta municipalities.
Green Transit Incentives Program (GreenTRIP)
Alberta Municipal Infrastructure Program
Federal Gas Tax Fund (Formerly New Deal for Cities and Communities)
Basic Municipal Transportation Grant
Strategic Transportation Infrastructure Program
Alberta Municipal Water/Wastewater Program
Application and Reporting Forms
To assist municipalities in applying for assistance under most of the above Grant Programs, Alberta Transportation provides a variety of downloadable application, and reporting forms which are accessible through the link below. Note: Some programs may require specific formats not included in this listing. In addition, some programs require submission of applications, annual statements and related documentation through the Department's web-based online "Municipal Grants Management Application" (MGMA). Please contact the Regional office for further information and requirements.
Grant Application and Reporting Templates
Design Guides
Alberta Transportation recommends municipalities follow generally accepted Canadian standards and specifications when building or rehabilitating municipal infrastructure or when purchasing capital goods.
Design Guides and Best Practices
For more information and to determine which Region that a municipality is located, please contact:
