TORONTO — The Ontario government has announced it is spending $171 million through the Facilities Renewal Program (FRP) to help publicly assisted colleges and universities with the maintenance, repairs, upgrades and renewal of existing facilities.
Other spending announced included $20 million through the College Equipment and Renewal Fund to help colleges buy and renew instructional equipment and learning resources, and $10 million through the Training Equipment and Renewal Fund to help universities renew and buy modern equipment and learning resources.
Part of this funding requires postsecondary institutions to receive matching contributions from a private sector partner.
“It is essential that our colleges and universities have the latest learning tools and equipment so students can get the skills they need for the in-demand jobs of today and tomorrow,” stated Minister of Colleges and Universities Jill Dunlop in a release.
The FRP provides annual funding to help colleges and universities upgrade their campuses by repairing and renovating existing facilities, including major building systems upgrades, roof repairs, heating and ventilating system upgrades, and mechanical and electrical system upgrades.
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