Provincial grants are funding transfers from provincial governments to municipalities to support local service delivery and infrastructure. These grants take various forms: operating grants help fund day-to-day services, capital grants support infrastructure projects, and conditional grants target specific programs like affordable housing or transit. Grant formulas often consider factors like population, assessment base, and local needs. Provincial grants have generally declined as a share of municipal revenue over decades, shifting more reliance to property taxes. Municipal associations regularly advocate for increased and predictable provincial funding. Grant programs are subject to change with provincial budget decisions and political priorities.