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Local growth and sustainability grant : program guidelines

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Program Guidelines to the new Local Growth and Sustainability Grant program.

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Canada community-building fund : program guidelines

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Provides guidance to administrative staff in local governments seeking to apply to the Canada Community-Building Fund program for funding. The program provides predictable, long-term, stable... More ≫

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Provides guidance to administrative staff in local governments seeking to apply to the Canada Community-Building Fund program for funding. The program provides predictable, long-term, stable funding for Canadian municipalities to help build and revitalize public infrastructure while creating jobs and long-term prosperity. Updated August 2024, pursuant to the new administrative agreement signed with the federal government in July, 2024.

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Canada Community-Building Fund allocations

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All local governments are eligible for Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF) funding. The program provides conditional grants for capital-related projects which meet program eligibility criteria.... More ≫

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All local governments are eligible for Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF) funding. The program provides conditional grants for capital-related projects which meet program eligibility criteria. CCBF funding is allocated to local governments on a per capita basis with each community receiving a base funding amount. The annual program budget is subject to Canada advising Alberta of the yearly provincial funding. Local governments are advised of their annual CCBF funding allocations after Alberta's funding has been confirmed by Canada and specific funding allocations have been authorized by the Minister of Alberta Municipal Affairs.

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Canada Community- Building Fund 2023 accepted projects report

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List of all Canada Community-Building Fund projects approved by the Minister in 2023.

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Small communities fund (SCF) : Alberta project outcomes report

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The document reports on the outputs and outcomes from projects that were funded by the federal government's Small Communities Funds (SCF) program. The SCF supports communities with populations... More ≫

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The document reports on the outputs and outcomes from projects that were funded by the federal government's Small Communities Funds (SCF) program. The SCF supports communities with populations under 100,000 and funds projects that address local priorities while contributing to national or regional objectives, supporting economic growth, a clean environment, and stronger communities.

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Canada Community-Building Fund : 2023 outcomes report

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Municipal Affairs is required to prepare outcomes reports for the federal government in 2018 and 2023 describing how communities benefit from federal Canada Community-Building Fund (formerly... More ≫

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Municipal Affairs is required to prepare outcomes reports for the federal government in 2018 and 2023 describing how communities benefit from federal Canada Community-Building Fund (formerly Federal Gas Tax Fund) funding. The report also describes the impact of Canada Community-Building Fund and how local governments are improving their planning and asset management practices.

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Municipal sustainability initiative allocations

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MSI funding is allocated annually and paid to municipalities following legislative approval of the provincial budget, submission of sufficient project applications, and submission and/or... More ≫

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MSI funding is allocated annually and paid to municipalities following legislative approval of the provincial budget, submission of sufficient project applications, and submission and/or certification of Statement of Funding and Expenditures. 2023 is the last year of the MSI. In 2024, the MSI will be replaced with the Local Government Fiscal Framework.

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Municipal red tape reduction report

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This annual report highlights actions taken by municipalities to reduce red tape and encourage private sector investment. These actions align with steps taken by the province to reduce red tape... More ≫

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This annual report highlights actions taken by municipalities to reduce red tape and encourage private sector investment. These actions align with steps taken by the province to reduce red tape and shows a shared commitment to enhance business and tourism, furthering Alberta’s economic recovery.

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Gas Tax Fund allocations

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All municipalities and Métis Settlements are eligible for Gas Tax Fund funding. The program provides conditional grants for capital-related projects which meet program eligibility criteria. GTF... More ≫

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All municipalities and Métis Settlements are eligible for Gas Tax Fund funding. The program provides conditional grants for capital-related projects which meet program eligibility criteria. GTF funding is allocated to municipalities on a per capita basis. The annual program budget is subject to Canada advising Alberta of the yearly provincial funding. Municipalities are advised of their annual GTF funding allocations after Alberta's funding has been confirmed by Canada and specific funding allocations have been authorized by the Minister of Alberta Municipal Affairs.

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Small communities fund (SCF)

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As part of the New Building Canada Fund, confirmed in Federal Budget 2014, the Small Communities Fund (SCF) designates $94 million in federal funding to support infrastructure projects in Alberta... More ≫

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As part of the New Building Canada Fund, confirmed in Federal Budget 2014, the Small Communities Fund (SCF) designates $94 million in federal funding to support infrastructure projects in Alberta communities with a population of 100,000 or less. The SCF is focused on supporting local priorities that contribute to economic growth, a cleaner environment and stronger communities, and can be used for infrastructure projects in the following categories: highways and major roads; public transit; disaster mitigation; connectivity and broadband; innovation; wastewater; green energy; drinking water; solid waste management; brownfield remediation and redevelopment; local and regional airport; short line rail; and short sea shipping.

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