The call for applications for the 2026-2027 Municipal Capital Works (MCW) program opened on August 11, 2025 and closes on October 6, 2025.
Apply Online
To administer the application process, the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure uses the Provincial Government’s online portal, Municipal Support Information System (MSIS). Guides and Forms for the system can be found here.
The external system can be accessed by applicants via the link below:
Municipal Support Information System (MSIS)
To gain access to MSIS, users require a USER ID and PASSWORD. Any user who has not obtained a USER ID and PASSWORD is asked to complete the appropriate form and contact the MSIS System Administrator at Municipalinfrastructure@gov.nl.ca.
All applications are required to be entered through MSIS. Previous applications will not be considered. A new application is required for each call.
Application Guidelines and Policies
- All information required to prepare and complete an application can be found in the Municipal Infrastructure Funding Application Guideline 2025 (387 kB).
- All applications require a completed Provincial Climate Lens – Pre Approval Application Checklist available in the section below. See the following guideline for further information. Provincial Climate Lens Guidance (207 kB)
- Capital Works Contingency Allowance Policy – September 2024 (150 kB)
- Municipal Infrastructure Project Guidelines – July 2021 (245 kB)
- Environment and Climate Change, Water Resources Management Division Standard Operating Procedures for Removing Boil Water Advisories (BWAs) includes a Full Cost Accounting Assessment Tool
- Class D Project Estimate Template – 2025 (.xlsx) (519 kB)
Application Forms
The required forms for applications includes but is not limited to the following:
Confirm using the Municipal Infrastructure Funding Application Guideline 2025 (387 kB).
Required for All:
- Financial Evaluation Form for Municipalities – Excel (.xlsx) (99 kB)
- Financial Evaluation Form for Local Service Districts – Excel (.xlsx) (106 kB)
- Provincial Climate Lens – Pre-Approval Application Checklist (778 kB)
- A KML file. Guide to Making a KML (29 kB)
- Resolution of Council Sample Resolution for Application (.docx) (16 kB)
Required for Water Projects Only:
Required for CHIF:
- All applications seeking funding under the CHIF program must be accompanied by the CHIF Application form
Notes:
- If you have issues with internet connectivity, you must contact your local Regional Office for assistance in submitting an application. A PDF copy of the required information for MSIS is found here: Application for Funding Municipal Infrastructure – November 01, 2024 (294 kB).
- Applicants must be aware, that if their project is approved for funding, a permit from WRMD is required before the project can be tendered for construction services. This permit takes 6 to 8 weeks from the time the permit was applied for, to be returned to the applicant.
- Please note that the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure will not provide financial assistance for any costs associated with preparing or submitting applications for funding. The costs associated with the preparation and submission of applications are not eligible project costs and are the responsibility of the applicant.
Contacts
Questions regarding the application process can be directed to the appropriate Regional Engineer/Office.
For Funding Program specific questions, please contact:
Colleen Johnson
Manager, Canada/NL Programs
Tel: (709) 729-5411
Email: JohnsonC@gov.nl.ca
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