An infrastructure grant is funding from provincial (or federal) governments to help municipalities build, repair, or replace physical infrastructure—roads, bridges, water and wastewater systems, public buildings, and community facilities. Unlike loans that require repayment, grants transfer money for specific purposes without creating debt obligations (assuming grant conditions are met). Infrastructure grants typically require municipal cost-sharing (matching contributions), restrict spending to eligible project types, and impose reporting and accountability requirements. Grant programs vary: some allocate funding by formula (more predictable), while others require competitive applications (less certain). Municipalities rely heavily on infrastructure grants to fund major capital projects that would be unaffordable from local property taxes alone. Understanding available grant programs, their eligibility criteria, and application timelines is essential for municipal infrastructure planning and financing.