PORT ALBERNI – Josie Osborne, MLA for Mid Island-Pacific Rim, says the New Democrat government’s grants for local not-for-profit organizations will support arts & culture and sports organizations, enriching the lives of community members.
“People of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds have always come together through sport, arts and culture,” said MLA Osborne. “These local organizations continually go above and beyond to keep our bodies and minds active, and I’m grateful that we’re able to continue supporting their work.”
This nearly $335,000 for 13 organizations on the West Coast 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 include the Arrowsmith Agricultural Association, Cumberland and District Historical Society, and the Port Alberni Gymnasium 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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Gaming grants enhance arts, culture, sports for people in B.C.