BU gets base grant, capital funding boost
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This article was published 24/03/2025 (346 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
The Manitoba provincial government has increased Brandon University’s base operating grant by two per cent, amounting to an additional $970,000 in funding.
The province has also confirmed that the $7.4 million allocated to the university last year will remain part of its base grant moving forward.
The increase is slightly above initial expectations, university president David Docherty told the Sun.
Brandon University has received a funding boost from the province, although the loss of income from international students due to changes to immigration by the federal government remains a challenge for BU. (File)
“The two per cent increase was more than we anticipated, though it aligns with what every post-secondary institution in the province received,” he said.
In addition to the operating grant increase, the provincial government committed $1.25 million for capital projects and deferred maintenance.
This funding, which marks a $500,000 increase over previous allocations, is designated for essential infrastructure improvements, including building repairs, elevator maintenance and roof replacements.
While the base grant and capital funding provide some relief, the university continues to navigate financial pressures stemming from declining international student enrolment.
Docherty noted that while the province has been supportive in working with institutions, it has not committed additional funding to offset the loss of international students.
The university is also engaged in ongoing discussions with the province regarding major projects, including the renovation of the Brodie Building and the development of a medical school. Although no capital funding for these projects was announced in the latest budget, Docherty remains optimistic about future government support.
“We expect to have some positive news coming out of those continued discussions,” he said.
In May 2024, Premier Wab Kinew announced an additional $7.4 million in funding for Brandon University beyond what had been allocated in the provincial budget presented a month earlier. At the time, Kinew emphasized the need for greater investment in education to address inflationary pressures and ensure the economic development of Brandon and the Westman region.
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