NORTH VANCOUVER – New Democrat MLA Bowinn Ma is welcoming over $1.3 million in funding for arts, culture, and sport not-for-profit organizations through the Community Gaming Grants program. 47 North Vancouver organizations are receiving funding including the North Vancouver Community Arts Council and the North Shore Girls Soccer Club.

“Today’s community gaming grant announcement is a fantastic reminder of the diverse arts, culture, and sport programming available to North Vancouver residents,” said Ma. “I encourage families, seniors, and children to explore a new activity in our community – there are certainly no shortage of them to choose from!”

Over 700 not-for-profit organizations around the province are receiving approximately $18 million to deliver performing arts, literature, heritage and cultural programs for people of all ages.

The Province is also providing approximately $27.5 million to more than 850 sport sector organizations in 2018-19. These programs create opportunities for people who would not otherwise be able to participate and who can benefit from organized, competitive physical activities in their community.

The Community Gaming Grants program provides up to $140 million to about 5,000 not-for-profit organizations in British Columbia each year.

For more information: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2018MAH0138-002143