DELTA – New Democrat MLA Ravi Kahlon is welcoming $204,950 in funding for four not-for-profit organizations in Delta. The organizations, which provide environmental and public safety services, are receiving funds through the Community Gaming Grants program.
“These organizations do incredible work in our community whether it is to preserve and enhance natural habitat that is critical to the environmental health of our province or to ensure that abused and abandoned dogs find loving homes,” said Ravi Kahlon, MLA for Delta North. “I am proud that this funding supports and celebrates organizations that make our community healthier, more environmentally sustainable and more compassionate.”
The recipients of the community grant funding are:
- A Voice4paws Canine Rescue Society
- Burns Bog Conservation Society
- Delta Marine Rescue Society
- DRS Earthwise Society
In 2019-20, the province is providing approximately $4.6 million to more than 135 organizations in the environment sector. Environmental programming gives British Columbians the opportunity to learn about and connect with nature. The grants also support wildlife rehabilitation programs and shelters for animals.
The province is also providing approximately $5.6 million to nearly 125 organizations in the public safety sector. Through public safety programs, non-profit organizations provide emergency and lifesaving services including search and rescue activities, volunteer fire departments, emergency preparedness, and community and restorative justice for people across the province.
The Community Gaming Grants program provides up to $140 million to about 5,000 not-for-profit organizations in British Columbia each year.
Learn More:
For more information about B.C. Community Gaming Grants, visit http://www.gov.bc.ca/gaminggrants.
The full list of Public Safety and Environment sector grants is available online at: https://news.gov.bc.ca/files/CGG_2019_Public%20Safety_Environment_Grant_Awards_Backgrounder.pdf