July 12, 2011
Gaming Grants Give TriCities Groups a Boost
COQUITLAM – Ten organizations in the Tri-Cities will share $312,974 in the latest round of gaming grants released by the provincial government.
Why this matters:
- Across British Columbia, 246 recipients will share $6,097,629 in this latest round of grants from provincial gaming revenue.
- The grants are the third batch from provincial gaming revenue announced for the new fiscal year, which began on April 1, 2011. This round of grants will help important local groups provide services for British Columbia families.
- Beneficiaries cover a broad range of community interests, including sports; arts and culture; festivals; and parent advisory and district parent advisory councils.
Quotes:
"Residents of the Tri-Cities get so many benefits from sports organizations like these. From gymnastics to swimming, to soccer, funding for these programs makes a difference in the lives of many people."
Coquitlam-Burke Mountain MLA Douglas Horne
"This round of grants is a big help for the ten sports groups being funded. It also clearly demonstrates this government's commitment to helping people lead active and healthy lives."
Port Moody-Coquitlam MLA Iain Black
Quick facts:
In 2010/11, government distributed a total of $135 million in gaming grants for eligible community programs and services. The original budget called for $120 million, but in March Premier Christy Clark added an extra $15 million.
- About 6,000 community groups across B.C. benefited from these funds.
For more information:
Full application info for B.C. provincial government gaming grants is available online at:
www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/gaming grants/index.htm
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