NORTH VANCOUVER – New Democrat MLA Susie Chant says local organizations will be able to restore local ecosystems, rescue animals, and keep people safe thanks to funding from the Community Gaming Grants program for environmental and public safety initiatives.

“There are so many local organizations in our community that make it a better and safer place to live,” said Susie Chant, MLA for North Vancouver-Seymour. “These grants help support organizations to provide additional emergency services to those who need them and also groups whose priority is protecting and caring for our wildlife.”

In North Vancouver-Seymour, 2 community organizations are receiving $124,100 in grants for public safety work. This can include volunteer firefighting, marine and land search and rescue operations, crime reduction and restorative justice, and emergency response and communications.

Another 8 local not-for-profits are receiving $175,500 for environmental initiatives such as ecosystem conservation, animal welfare, and education and outreach programs.

Over $10.5 million is being distributed through the Environment and Public Safety streams of the Community Gaming Grant program for the 2021/2022 fiscal year. $140 million are distributed annually though Community Gaming Grants to roughly 1,500 community not-for-profit organizations across all streams of the program. These grants help organizations build strong, vibrant communities across B.C.