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The Manitoba government is providing more than $1.4 million for technology upgrades through the Skills Strategy Equipment Enhancement Fund (SSEEF) for industrial arts and technical vocational programs in schools across the province.

The governments of Canada and Manitoba have extended the Canada-Manitoba Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC) Agreement, investing close to $98 million over four years to continue building and strengthening regulated child care services for children six years old and under.

The Manitoba government is providing $750,000 in funding to the Manitoba Camping Association (MCA), to support a COVID-19 economic recovery plan for eligible overnight camps throughout Manitoba.

Steinbach MLA and Justice Minister Kelvin Goertzen, announced that the Manitoba government is providing $100,000 to assist with programs and services offered through Candace House, a non-profit organization that supports victims and survivors of violent crime.

As the province returns to regular activities, the Manitoba government is providing more than $36,000 through the Community Festivals and Events grant program to three festivals taking place this winter.

The Manitoba government is calling for applications for grants of up to $50,000 from the Manitoba Accessibility Fund (MAF) for organizations that will promote accessibility and remove barriers for people with disabilities.

Steinbach MLA and Justice Minister Kelvin Goertzen, announced that the Manitoba government is providing one-time funding of nearly $55,000 dollars to Marymound Inc. to make upgrades to existing space to enhance the safety of youth detained under the Intoxicated Persons Detention Act (IPDA).

The Manitoba government will provide an additional $350,000 to the Université de Saint-Boniface (USB) to permanently expand the capacity of its bachelor of education degree program to between 60 and 70 students per year.

Funding for the Manitoba school system will increase by $120 million in the upcoming school year, including $43 million increase in annual funding and additional one-time funding of $77 million to address incremental wage costs and other pressures.

The Manitoba government has created a new Community Museum Project Support program, an eight-year initiative designed to fund museum activities that advance reconciliation, equity, diversity, inclusion, COVID-19 recovery and collections management.