Municipal police funding refers to how policing costs are shared between provincial governments and municipalities. Some provinces provide grants covering portions of municipal police costs, while others require municipalities to fund policing entirely. Alberta's Police Funding Model has been particularly controversial, with debates over fair provincial contributions, equitable cost-sharing between municipalities, and appropriate service levels. Small municipalities may contract with RCMP (federally funded with provincial and municipal contributions) rather than establishing municipal forces. Police funding represents a significant municipal expenditure, and provincial funding formulas directly affect local budgets and tax rates. Reform discussions continue across several provinces.