DELTA – New Democrat MLA Ravi Kahlon says new support from the provincial government will help local fairs, festivals, and community events resume in Delta.
“B.C. continues to lead the country in economic recovery,” said Ravi Kahlon, MLA for Delta North. “Investments like these from our government are key to enabling folks to safely enjoy community events and support local businesses during our pandemic recovery.”
A number of fairs, festivals, and events in Delta will benefit from this recovery funding.
Some examples include:
- 2022 Open BC Masters Women’s and Men’s Championship: $9,220
- Luminary Festival: $16,571
These fairs, festivals, and events are among the 680 events across the province supported by the BC New Democrat government’s investment. The government is providing nearly $30 million in one-time grants to eligible event organizers to support their efforts to resume safely. Grant amounts for each event are up to 20% of the total event budget, up to a maximum of $250,000.
Successful recipients demonstrated the economic and social benefits of their event, as well as strong local or regional support. Examples of eligible expenses include operational costs, health and safety measures, venue rental, marketing, wages and promotion.
Since the beginning of the pandemic, the New Democrat government has worked closely with B.C.’s tourism sector and provided $225 million in support to ensure businesses and non-profits can continue to draw visitors and benefit local communities for years to come.
Learn More: https://news.gov.bc.ca/25941
To see the list of recipients for the Fairs, Festivals, and Events Recovery Fund, visit: https://news.gov.bc.ca/files/BCFFE_Funded_Events.pdf