BC LIBERAL GOVERNMENT CAUCUS

NEWS RELEASE

For immediate release

September 24, 2012

FOUR LOCAL GROUPS CASH IN ON GAMING GRANTS

PARKSVILLE – Four local organizations have received Community Gaming Grants from the Government of British Columbia, which together total $34,250.

Who benefits:

  • Qualicum & District Curling Club – $8,000
  • Oceanside Youth Football Association – $8,750
  • Vancouver Island Opera – $2,000
  • Bard to Broadway Theatre Society – $15,500

Why this matters:

  • Across British Columbia, more than 300 recipients will share over $7.3 million in the latest round of grants from provincial gaming revenue.
  • Community Gaming Grants help local groups provide important services for British Columbia families.
  • Grant recipients in this round of funding offer programs in arts and culture, human and social services, environment and sport.

Quote:

“Sports and arts programs help maintain a strong and vibrant community. So, I’m pleased that these four local organizations are receiving provincial support.”

–        Parksville-Qualicum MLA Ron Cantelon

Additional Information:

  • Community Gaming Grants allow non-profit organizations to apply for provincial gaming revenues to support direct delivery of a program that benefits the broader community.
  • During the 2011/12 fiscal year, government distributed a total of $135 million in gaming grants for eligible community programs and services.
  • Approximately 5,300 community groups benefited from funding in 2011/12.

For more information:

Full application information for B.C. Community Gaming Grants is available online at:

http://www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/gaming/grants/forms-guidelines.htm

 

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