Municipal Grants
Municipal Sustainability Initiative (MSI)
The Municipal Sustainability Initiative represents the Government of Alberta's commitment to provide municipalities with sustainable funding to assist them in meeting the challenges of growth and enhancing their long-term sustainability.
Regional Collaboration Program (RCP)
The Regional Collaboration Program (RCP) supports activities that improve the viability and long-term sustainability of municipalities through regional collaboration and capacity building. The RCP is comprised of four components: Regional Collaboration, Mediation and Cooperative Processes, Municipal Internship, and Strategic Initiatives.
Intermunicipal Dispute Resolution
Municipalities experiencing conflict with their municipal neighbours are encouraged to use mediation or other dispute resolution alternatives to resolve the conflict, rather than referring the issue to a higher authority. Funding for the Intermunicipal Dispute Resolution Initiative is available under the Regional Collaboration Program.
Collaborative Governance Initiative
The Collaborative Governance Initiative helps to increase the capacity of municipalities to deal with conflicts internally or develop protocols for working collaboratively with their municipal neighbours. Funding for the Collaborative Governance Iniative is available under the Regional Collaboration Program.
Grants in Place of Taxes (GIPOT)
GIPOT assists municipalities in the cost of providing municipal services. Although Crown-owned properties are exempt from assessment and therefore exempt from taxation, the Province of Alberta pays a grant equivalent to the property taxes that would otherwise be levied on many of these properties. Approximately 170 municipalities receive grants in place of taxes for 6,600 Crown properties.
Municipal Sponsorship Program (MSP)
The MSP has been discontinued beginning in 2010/11. Funding for similar purposes is available under the Municipal Sustainability Initiative.
Regional Partnerships Initiative (RPI)
The Regional Partnerships Initiative has been discontinued beginning in 2010/11. Funding for similar purposes is available under the Regional Collaboration Program.
Unconditional Municipal Grant Program
The Unconditional Municipal Grant Program has been discontinued in 2010/11. Many of the projects funded through unconditional grants are eligible for funding under the Municipal Sustainability Initiative.
For more information contact:
Municipal Services Branch
17th Floor, Commerce Place
10155 - 102 Street
Edmonton, Alberta T5J 4L4
Phone: 780-427-2225
Dial 310-0000 for toll-free connection
Fax: 780-420-1016
E-mail: lgsgeneral.grants@gov.ab.ca
