Common use of Expansion Plan Clause in Contracts

Expansion Plan. In order to provide additional flexibility to respond to local needs, Expansion Plan funding is being provided without the requirement that it be used only for children aged 0-4 years. Additionally, the priorities in how the funding must be spent have been removed, so that Expansion Plan funding may be used in alignment with the funding parameters for Core Services and Special Purpose funding. In alignment with this change and to support our burden reduction efforts, CMSMs and DSSABs are no longer required to track and report on Expansion Plan expenditures separately. Instead, this funding will be reported on together as part of the General Allocation funding line. Please note that the recommended 80/20 provincial/municipal cost share implemented for Expansion Plan funding in 2020 continues to be recommended for 2021, and the ministry is committing to providing the provincial allocation regardless of the CMSM/DSSAB contribution. The recommended cost-share amount can be found in the CMSM/DSSAB 2021 budget schedule, which can be accessed through TPON.