Overview
The Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund (MRIF) is a federal-provincial cost-shared program, which targets municipal and rural infrastructure that improves the quality of life and economic opportunities for communities.
Description
The MRIF includes a strong "green" element. At least 80 per cent of the fund will support projects that lead to cleaner air and water. These can include improvements to local systems for water, waste water, solid waste, and environmental energy improvements to municipal buildings. Public transit projects also count as "green", as they help reduce greenhouse gas emissions from cars.
The fund will also invest in local roads, better Internet connections, and infrastructure projects that promote local culture, recreation and tourism.
A federal-provincial Management Committee will accept and analyze project proposals, and make funding recommendations to the responsible federal and provincial ministers.
