The Knowledge Infrastructure Program is a two-year, $2-billion economic stimulus measure supporting infrastructure enhancement at post-secondary institutions across Canada.
The Program funds deferred maintenance, repair and expansion projects at universities and colleges, responding directly to the need indicated by post-secondary institutions to improve existing campus infrastructure across the country. Much of this infrastructure is near the end of its projected lifecycle and, in many cases, is not adequate for today's research and teaching activities.
The Program has two components. The university component gives preference to projects that can improve the quality of research and development at the institution. The college component supports projects at other post-secondary institutions, such as colleges, publicly funded polytechnic schools and institutes of technology, which strengthens their ability to deliver advanced knowledge and skills training.
The maximum share of funding for eligible projects from all federal sources is 50% of total eligible costs. The remaining 50% of the project funding may come from the eligible recipients themselves, provincial or territorial governments, the charitable sector, the private sector, or others as appropriate. The exception is institutions accredited by a First Nations Government or the Government of Canada, where the federal government may fund up to 100%.
Construction projects funded through the program help create short term local jobs and economic activity. Projects are assessed on their ability to enhance research capacity, support the attraction of new students and provide a better educational experience for the highly skilled workers of tomorrow.
KNOWLEDGE INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM INVESTMENTS IN BRITISH COLUMBIA POST-SECONDARY INSTITUTIONS
Through the second round of funding under the Knowledge Infrastructure Program, the federal government is investing $35 million in 15 projects at post-secondary institutions throughout British Columbia. The Province of British Columbia and others are providing an additional $38 million in funding for these projects, bringing the total value of projects supported by second-round funding to $73 million.
Over $202 million was provided for British Columbia post-secondary institutions under the first round of the Knowledge Infrastructure Program, leveraging an additional $253 million from the province and other sources.
The following projects are among those that will receive funding under the second round of the Knowledge Infrastructure Program in British Columbia. For more information on a specific project, please contact the institution.
