Updated Operating Grant tables are available on the 2023/24 Interim Operating Grants web page based on actual enrolment data from February 2024. Please contact Tim.Jah@gov.bc.ca if you have any questions.
Starting April 30, First Nations and Treaty First Nations have the option to apply a Model Local Education Agreement (LEA) for the 2024/25 school year with boards of education if a First Nation requests it, and no LEA is currently in place.
As funding for school food programs is now held in school districts through Feeding Futures, the BC School Fruit and Vegetable Nutritional Program (SFVNP) will be transitioning to a district-funded model in the 2024/25 school year. To continue receiving BC grown fruits, vegetables, dairy and nutritious products throughout the entire school year, schools and/or districts …
The BC Chapter of the Coalition for Healthy School Food is hosting a webinar on reducing stigma in school food programs on Thursday, April 18, from 3:30-5:00 pm PDT. This webinar will offer insights and strategies for addressing stigma in school food programs. Panelists will explore what stigma looks like in school food programs and …
School districts started preparing their 2024/25 and 2025/26 capital plans for child care using the expanded Capital Asset Planning System (CAPS) on April 8. Submissions for 2024/25 will be accepted until May 15, and submissions for 2025/26 will close in alignment with the K–12 capital planning cycle, available in the Capital Planning instructions.
The 2025/26 Capital Plan Instructions to inform upcoming capital project submissions are posted on the Capital Planning website. Please contact Michael.Nyikes@gov.bc.ca if you have any questions.
The 2024/25 Annual Facility Grant (AFG) allocations are posted on the K–12 Capital Planning Resources website. Please contact Michael.Nyikes@gov.bc.ca if you have any questions.
The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) is now accepting applications for the School Health Grant for Youth. This grant provides Canadian youth in Grades 9-12 with the opportunity to apply for funding to develop youth-driven and youth-inspired initiatives that encourage and promote healthy living in schools. Project initiatives must align with one or more of …
The Regional Coordinator service roles have been redefined and renamed Service Area Coordinators as of April 1, to align with the new service areas identified in the recent CCRR solicitation. Child Care Resources and Referral Centre (CCRR) regional supports will continue to be provided by CCRR host agencies who have provided these services in the …
Earlier this week, Minister of State for Child Care Mitzi Dean reminded the sector that effective April 1, families looking for licensed child care can no longer be charged a fee to put their children’s names on waitlists. Eliminating waitlist and waitlist-related fees at government-funded child care centres makes access to child care more equitable …
