NORTH COWICHAN – New Democrat MLA Doug Routley says the government’s grants for local not-for-profits will support arts & culture and sports organizations, enriching the lives of community members.
“These organizations work hard to promote creativity, teamwork, and the value of coming together to celebrate community, and this funding is well-deserved,” said Doug Routley, MLA for Nanaimo-North Cowichan. “The future of arts, culture, and sport is bright here in Cowichan.”
This funding of over $1.2 million for 45 organizations in the Cowichan Valley and Nanaimo region is part of over $43 million being distributed to nearly 1,400 arts & culture and sport sector organizations across British Columbia. The arts & culture stream supports groups like choirs, arts councils, theatre companies, musicians, art galleries, and organizations that promote and celebrate diverse cultures from around the world. The sports stream supports local sports organizations in all kinds of sports for people of all ages and abilities.
Some of the organizations receiving funding in Nanaimo-North Cowichan include the Gabriola Arts Council, Cowichan Valley Minor Hockey Association, the Ladysmith Festival of Lights, and the Nanaimo and District Lacrosse Association.
The Community Gaming Grants Program distributes up to $140 million worth of grants annually to not-for-profit organizations across British Columbia that improve and enrich the lives of people and communities. These include sports, arts, environmental, quality of life, and health and safety organizations.
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