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November 2007
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BCCPAC Grant -
If
you're a part of your child's PAC group you are likely aware the
Ministry of Education has made $1million dollars available to
BCCPAC members for the purchase of new playground equipment. All
applicants eligible will be put into a draw and awarded through
a lottery system; not everyone who applies and eligible will get
the grant. The maximum amount awarded to a PAC will be $20,000.
PAC groups have until November 20th of this year to submit their
applications. For more information on the BCCPAC grant or a copy
of the application please click
here.
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LET'S PLAY -
New Funding for Accessible Play Spaces
Let's Play,
a joint initiative of the Rick Hansen Foundation and the Province
of BC, is offering grants of up to $50,000 for groups planning
to construct, renovate or buy equipment for an accessible play
spaces.
An idea of
determining eligibility:
- Improves
accessibility for children and caregivers with mobility-related
disabilities
- Focus's
on accommodating children ages 0-6
- Located
in the province of BC
- Open and
freely available for community use
The deadline
for the first phase of Applications is January 15, 2008 and successful
applicants will be announced in March 2008.
For more
information check out the Rick
Hansen Foundation
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BC'S Childcare Spaces Grant! -
Minister
of State for Child Care, Linda Reid announced on October 1, 2007
the BC Government is investing $12.5 million in major capital
funding to support the creation of licensed childcare spaces.
"Our goal
as a province is to create an additional 2,000 quality, licensed
child care spaces throughout the province by 2010," said Reid.
"By expanding the capital program and supporting child care providers
to create much-needed spaces, we are, in turn, increasing options
for families and, at the end of the day, supporting children and
their families is what this is all about."
To learn
more about the Major Capital Funding Program go to http://www.mcf.gov.bc.ca/childcare/capital.htm
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New From Kompan-
 On
September 19 KOMPAN introduced their new line of products in KOMPAN
MOMENTS, the Story Makers.
Designed for
ages 2-5, Story Maker products will fill a child’s imagination
with limitless possibilities.
Ocean
Ladybug
Rescue
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Out with the Techno in with the ElephantPlay -
 With
a fresh new name but the same great products Techno Playground
equipment is excited to introduce them selves to you as the new
and improved ElephantPlay. After 15 years, Techno has chosen to
stand out from other low quality providers and get into a new
shape. Check out their new look here.
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