Operating Grants

Operating Grants

Municipal Operating Grants (MOGs)

  • Budget and Allocation: Annual budget of $28 million with allocations paid semi-annually in April and October.

  • Purpose: These grants assist small and medium-sized municipalities with operational costs, service delivery, and administrative expenses.

  • Eligibility Criteria:

    • Submission of an acceptable budget.

    • Submission of signed, audited PSAB compliant financial statements.

    • Submission of a Tax Receivable Summary (TRS).

    • Submission of a Tax Recovery Plan (TRP).

    • Maintenance of own source revenue.

  • Carry-Forward Policy: MOGs can be carried forward for one year from the payment date.

Provincial Shared Gas Tax Grants (PSGTs)

  • Budget and Allocation: Annual budget of $7.1 million with allocations disbursed semi-annually in May and November.

  • Purpose: To provide additional revenue to support municipal sustainability.

  • Eligibility Criteria:

    • Submission of an acceptable budget.

    • Submission of a Tax Receivable Summary (TRS).

    • Submission of a Tax Recovery Plan (TRP).

    • Maintenance of own source revenue.

  • Carry-Forward Policy: PSGT allocations cannot be carried forward.