The British Columbia Vision Zero in Road Safety Grant Program provides funding to organizations, including school districts, schools and Parent Advisory Committees, to improve safety in their communities. Projects can include transforming areas used by cars to create better spaces for walking and biking or focus on education and road safety planning. Up to $20,000 is available …
To mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the Canadian flag at the Parliament Buildings in Victoria and on all British Columbia government buildings and establishments across the province will be flown at half-mast from sunrise to sunset on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. This day provides an opportunity for Canadians to commemorate the history …
A reminder to school districts that 2026-27 capital project requests for Minor Capital Programs (BEP, BUS, CNCP, PEP, SEP) are due on or before September 30, 2025. Food Infrastructure Program (FIP) project requests are due on or before October 1, 2025. All Minor Capital Program project requests, including FIP are to be submitted through MyCAPS. …
School districts are required to provide the Ministry of Infrastructure with their annual portables inventory update in MyCAPS by September 30. Please visit the Capital Planning website and click on Portable Inventory Instructions under Publications and resources to access the inventory instructions. Please email CMB@gov.bc.ca with any questions or notifications of completion of the portable …
School districts are required to provide the Ministry of Infrastructure with their annual school bus inventory update in MyCAPS by September 30. Please add details for newly acquired buses, and include mileage updates, and repair or maintenance information for existing buses. Please identify the manufacturer, passenger count, and fuel type (e.g. electric, diesel) on any …
Recent legislative changes have come into effect transferring some responsibilities from the Ministry of Education to the Ministry of Infrastructure. See this letter for more information.
On May 1, 2025, Bill 15 (the Infrastructure Projects Act) was tabled in the Legislative Assembly. This legislation supports government’s work to accelerate delivery of major infrastructure projects in B.C. to deliver core public services, including K-12 schools. This legislation introduces new tools to the ministry, including: The Infrastructure Projects Act will also enable the …
The 2026/27 Capital Plan Instructions to inform upcoming capital project submissions are posted at Capital Planning web page. Please contact Michael.Nyikes@gov.bc.ca if you have any questions.
School districts must complete their 2024/25 Annual Facility Grant (AFG) expenditure plans in MyCAPS ensuring they reflect actual AFG expenditures. This must occur prior to the submission of the 2025/26 AFG expenditure plans to the ministry. The due date for 2025/26 AFG expenditure plan submissions in MyCAPS is May 16, 2025, and can be informed …
School districts are required to test for lead content in drinking water in their school facilities to ensure the quality meets established guidelines. Please complete the 2024/25 Testing Lead Content in Drinking Water of School Facilities Report (in the Publications and resources section) then submit your report to the Capital Management Branch by February 28, 2025. Policy and sampling …
