"The Special Assistance Grant Program provides financial aid to support communities and related organizations in response to emergencies related to health and/or a life safety nature, as well as assistance to communities experiencing financial difficulties, and special initiatives involving municipalities, local service district committees or other entities.

Our Liberal Government will increase this fund by $3 million, aimed at assisting municipalities in emerging priority areas. This includes identifying and securing emergency shelter capacity within municipal facilities and community spaces during climate-related emergencies, such as wildfires, floods, and hurricanes."

— nlliberals.ca, retrieved 2025-10-02

"We will also formalize a prioritization stream for Special Assistance Grants for communities facing immediate water issues, and increase the amounts allowable for this purpose. We understand communities face challenges addressing urgent system issues, and need funds quickly to ensure water supply." — nlliberals.ca, retrieved 2025-10-02

"We’ll reform the St. John’s, Corner Brook, and Mount Pearl Acts to give our cities the flexibility they need to grow and develop – empowering local governments to better plan for the future, deliver services, and respond to the needs of their communities." — A Better Deal for People in Newfoundland and Labrador, retrieved 2025-09-27