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K-12 Funding – Newcomer Refugees
Funding for newcomer refugee students in British Columbia
Latest source updateLast Update: October 14, 2026Latest change: The 2026/27 Form 1701 Quick Reference now states that school-aged students displaced from Ukraine and living in B.C. may be identified as Code 16 Newcomer Refugee students.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: October 14, 2026
Latest change: The 2026/27 Form 1701 Quick Reference now states that school-aged students displaced from Ukraine and living in B.C. may be identified as Code 16 Newcomer Refugee students.
New refugee coding guidance in Form 1701
The 2026/27 Form 1701 Quick Reference now explicitly includes guidance that school-aged students displaced from Ukraine and residing in B.C. may be identified through the Form 1701 process as Code 16 Newcomer Refugee students. This adds program-specific classification guidance that was not previously stated for this grant source, affecting who falls within the Newcomer Refugee target group.
Funding available
Up to 50% of project cost
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
K-12 Funding – Newcomer Refugees supports school-age refugee students in British Columbia public schools. Eligible students may receive the full Basic Allocation or 50 percent of the Basic Allocation, with additional ELL supplementary funding for students who meet the required ELL criteria.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Documents Needed
- Current immigration documentation indicating recent arrival in Canada in the refugee class
- A copy of the immigration documentation in the student file clearly indicating refugee status
- Refugee protection claimant documentation for refugee claimants
Official resources
Program guide
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Boards of Education
Who is not eligible
- Adults are not eligible for February newcomer refugee funding.
Eligible geographic areas
- British Columbia
How to apply
- Identify eligible newcomer refugee students on the Form 1701 for February.
- For February enrollment, verify that the students were not already reported to the ministry in any previous enrollment data collection.
- Ensure the student file includes current immigration documentation indicating recent arrival in Canada in the refugee class.
- Include refugee claimants and place a copy of their refugee protection claimant documentation in the student file.
- Report refugee students who are eligible for ELL services according to the ELL eligibility criteria in the ELL Policy on Form 1701.
Processing and Agreement
- Newcomer refugee students who were reported for funding purposes in a previous enrollment data collection will not be recognized for additional funding in the February data collection.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the K-12 Funding – Newcomer Refugees Program
What is the K-12 Funding – Newcomer Refugees?
K-12 Funding – Newcomer Refugees supports school-age refugee students in British Columbia public schools. Eligible students may receive the full Basic Allocation or 50 percent of the Basic Allocation, with additional ELL supplementary funding for students who meet the required ELL criteria.
How much funding can be received?
K-12 Funding – Newcomer Refugees Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the K-12 Funding – Newcomer Refugees program?
To be eligible for the K-12 Funding – Newcomer Refugees program, you must:
School-age students who are refugees and ordinarily resident in British Columbia.
School-age students who are refugees and are enrolled in a B.C. school as at September 30.
School-age students who are refugees and enrol in a B.C. public school for the first time after September 30 and by the February enrolment date in a given school year.
Who can I contact for more information about the K-12 Funding – Newcomer Refugees?
You can contact Government of British Columbia (BC) by email at EDUC.Compliance@gov.bc.ca.
Where is the K-12 Funding – Newcomer Refugees available?
The K-12 Funding – Newcomer Refugees program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the K-12 Funding – Newcomer Refugees a grant, loan, or tax credit?
K-12 Funding – Newcomer Refugees is a Grant and Funding