DELTA – Ravi Kahlon, MLA for Delta North, 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.
“The pandemic has reminded us how essential sports and the arts are for our communities,” said Kahlon, MLA for Delta North. “This funding ensures not-for-profit groups can continue to strengthen and enrich our quality of life in Delta”.
Over $325,000 in funding for 10 organizations in Delta 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 Delta include:
- North Delta Minor Hockey Association
- Sungod Skating Club
- Young People’s Opera Society of BC
- Delta Ringette 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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