2024/25 Annual Facility Grant Allocations
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.
Annual Facility Grant Expenditure Plans – due May 17
Expenditure plans for the 2024/25 Annual Facility Grant (AFG) are due on or before May 17, 2024, using the web-based MyCAPS. School districts can update their 2023/24 plans to reflect actual AFG expenditures prior to marking it as “Complete.” The 2024/25 expenditure plans will not be accepted until the 2023/24 plan is completed in MyCAPS. Please contact …
School District Capital Plans for Child Care
School districts can start preparing their 2024/25 and 2025/26 capital plans for child care using the expanded Capital Asset Planning System (CAPS) beginning 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.
Changes to Child Care Resource and Referral Centres in B.C.
Located throughout the province, Child Care Resource and Referral Centres (CCRRs) provide important support to families, child care providers, and the child care workforce. In November 2023, the ministry issued a request for applications to current and prospective CCRR service providers on BC Bid. All applicants, including existing service providers and prospective service providers, were …
Important Timelines – 2024/25 Child Care Operating Funding Renewal
As of February 21, Child Care Operating Funding (CCOF) Agreements for 2024/25 are available for providers to review. To ensure full approval, providers must agree to the terms and conditions of the 2024/25 Funding Agreement by completing the declaration section of their program confirmation form.
Guidance for Drawing Down Remaining 2023/2024 Certificates of Approval
Districts are advised that the final draw dates for 2023/24 Certificates of Approval that expire on March 31 will be March 20 and 26. Please contact your respective Planning Officer if you are unable to draw down all 2023/24 funds by March 26, 2024.
Annual Lead in Water Reporting OVERDUE
School districts are required to test for lead content in drinking water in their school facilities to ensure the quality meets established guidelines. If your district has yet to submit this year’s report, please complete the 2023/24 Testing Lead Content in Drinking Water of School Facilities Report (in the Publications and Resources section), then submit your report …
Half-Masting Notification: Death of the Right Honourable Brian Mulroney
In a follow-up to last week’s half-masting notification, flags on all British Columbia government buildings and establishments will be flown at half-mast until sunset on March 23, 2024, to honour the memory of the late Right Honourable Martin Brian Mulroney, who passed away on February 29, 2024. School districts may follow a similar approach but …
Half Masting Notification: Death of the Right Honourable Brian Mulroney
Pursuant to Section 1 of the British Columbia policy on half-masting, flags will be flown at half-mast from now until sunset on the day of the funeral (date to be determined) on Parliament Buildings in Victoria and on all British Columbia government buildings and establishments across the province to honour the memory of the late …
Standardizing Capital Projects Contracts within Capital Asset Management Framework
As per Capital Project Funding Agreements (CPFA) and Annual Program Funding Agreements (APFA), districts must adhere to the Capital Asset Management Framework (CAMF) guidelines and checklists. This now includes the use of these standardized contracts and their supplementary conditions as best practice. Details can be found on the Resources to Support the Use of Contracts …