Community associations in HRM play a significant role in operating and maintaining AT facilities and promoting and educating the public about walking and cycling. These grant programs are to support the work of these associations.
Active Transportation (AT) Grants Program is available to eligible applicants as per Administrative Order Number 2020-011-ADM Respecting HRM’s Grant Programs for Active Transportation and Recreational Trails. The program was established to support those elements of HRM’s AT objectives that are implemented in conjunction with community associations as outlined in the 2014 Active Transportation Priorities Plan (AT Plan) and/ or 2018 Integrated Mobility Plan and any subsequent HRM Regional Council approved amendments or transportation plans.
Eligible applicants – this is a summary; detailed eligibility is outlined in the AO 2020-011-ADM and the respective Grants listed below.
(a) To be eligible for AT Capital, AT Recapitalization and AT Maintenance and Operations Grants, the applicants must meet all conditions outlined below:
- The applicant has written permission from the land owner(s);
- Applicant has obtained an equivalent Commercial G/L Insurance Coverage of at least $5,000,000;
- Applicant demonstrates that is supporting, encouraging and promoting active transportation;
- Applicant demonstrates commitment to construct and maintain the facilities managed at a standard that is accessible, safe, and comfortable to all users of all abilities;
- Applicant demonstrates recent (within the past year) local community engagement and consultations regarding the proposed project; and
- Applicant has not defaulted/ bridged Grant(s)’ requirements in the past years.
(b)To be eligible for AT Education and Promotion Grants the applicants must meet all conditions outlined below:
- Applicant has Commercial G/L Insurance and/or event insurance or is covered under a group insurance;
- Applicant demonstrates that is supporting, encouraging and promoting active transportation;
- Applicant has not defaulted/ bridged Grant(s)’ requirements in the past years; and
- Applicant can access matching funds for any project proposed over $1,000.
Active Transportation (AT) Grants Program is composed of five available grants. Please follow the links below to access grants’ terms and conditions, eligibility and project evaluation criteria and to submit an application. Applicants are eligible for one or more grants pending on the type projects proposed.
Please submit a proposal with a complete application and required supporting documents for one or more Active Transportation Grants, at email: martinem@halifax.ca.
To arrange other methods to submit the proposal and supporting documents, please contact:
Emma Martin, AT Community Projects Coordinator
Transportation and Public Works
Project, Planning and Design- Active Transportation
martinem@halifax.ca
C: 902-499-6742
- ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION CAPITAL GRANTS
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Submission Deadline: October 31, 2020
Email: martinem@halifax.caThese grants are awarded to eligible applicants for planning, design, construction and inspection (related to construction of new structures) of new AT facilities, infrastructure and/ or amenities.
Below is a link to the complete Active Transportation Capital Grants which outline eligibility, evaluation criteria, terms and timelines.
Active Transportation Capital Grants
Please use the application below to submit a proposal for an AT Capital Grant. To be considered, applications and supporting documents required must be received on or before October 12, 2020. - ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION RE-CAPITALIZATION GRANTS
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Submission Deadline: October 31, 2020
Email: martinem@halifax.caAT Re-capitalization Grants are awarded to eligible applicants for proposals on AT Facilities for:
- Engineering study to assess cost-benefit analysis for future re-capitalization project(s)
- Engineering re-design and tendering package for future re-capitalization project(s)
- Re-instate a trail or section of a trail to accessibility and safety standards as per current HRM and Provincial guidelines
- Infrastructure mandatory inspection, engineering re-design and re-instatement to safety standards as per current HRM and Provincial guidelines
- Replacement of amenities damaged beyond repai r
Below is a link to the complete Active Transportation Re-Capitalization Grants which outline eligibility, evaluation criteria, terms and timelines.
Active Transportation Re-Capitalization Grants
Please use the application below to submit a proposal for an AT Re-Capitalization Grant. To be considered, applications and supporting documents required must be received on or before October 12, 2020.
- ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS GRANTS PROGRAM
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Submission Deadline: February 15, 2021
Email: martinem@halifax.caThe AT Maintenance and Operations Grants are awarded to eligible applicants to maintain existing Active Transportation corridors and their infrastructure and amenities to an accessible and/or safe standard for public use. These funds are intended to address the day to day maintenance needed to sustain the existing infrastructure by repairing normal wear and tear.
Below is a link to the Active Transportation Maintenance and Operations Grants which outline eligibility, evaluation criteria, terms and timelines.
Active Transportation Maintenance and Operations Grants
Please use the application below to submit a proposal for an Active Transportation Operations and Maintenance Grant. To be considered, applications and supporting documents required must be received on or before February 15, 2021.Active Transportation Maintenance and Operations Grants Application
Applications will be available after November 1, 2020. - ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION EMERGENCY REPAIRS GRANTS
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No submission deadline. Available until funds approved by Regional Council are all awarded.
Email: martinem@halifax.caAT Emergency Repairs Grants are awarded to eligible applicants to respond to emergency maintenance resulted from natural disasters, vandalism, failure of structures on existing Active Transportation multi -use pathway and its infrastructure and amenities to restore a safety standard for public use and avoid long-term facility closure within the fiscal year.
Below is a link to the complete Active Transportation Emergency Repairs Grants which outline eligibility, evaluation criteria, terms and timelines.
Active Transportation Emergency Repairs Grants
Please use the application below to submit a proposal for an AT Emergency Repairs Grant. - ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION EDUCATION AND PROMOTION GRANTS
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Submission Deadline:
April DATE TBD, 2021 for a project start in June 2021 – September 2021
September DATE TBD, 2021 for a project start in October 2021 – March 2022
Email: TBD before the launch of these grantsThe AT Education and Promotions Grants are awarded to eligible applicants whose proposals:
Address, or partially address the HRM’s objectives related to AT Education and Promotion Program, including: Safety programs Education/ skills training programs related to AT Etiquette programs Promotional / Engagement/Marketing programs Transportation Demand Management programs Monitoring and evaluation of data as related to program’s impact Formal Partnerships with other organizations with similar or complementary mandates Participation in AT related eventsBelow is a link to the complete Active Transportation Education and Promotion Grants which outline eligibility, evaluation criteria, terms and timelines.
There are three types of projects measured in funding and reach:
Small Community project grant: smaller projects in communities across Halifax under $1,000Large Community project grant: larger project in communities across Halifax (large project or event with significant logistics efforts meant to reach a broader audience): $1000 - $5,000
Major project grant: large project with significant logistics, partnerships and duration efforts meant to reach community at large: over $5,000
Active Transportation Education and Promotion Grants
Please use the application below to submit a proposal and supporting documents for an AT Education and Promotions Grant.Active Transportation Education and Promotion Grants Application
Applications will be available after January 1, 2021