More money coming to Community Gaming Grants
By Contributor
The B.C. government announced this week that it's providing an additional $5 million to the Community Gaming Grants program, bringing the annual total to $140 million. This annual funding supports not-for-profit organizations in the services they provide to enrich communities throughout British Columbia.
Every year, more than 5,000 not-for-profit organizations share in community gaming grant funding provided by the Government of British Columbia. Eligible organizations apply for grants in six categories: arts and culture, sport, environment, human and social services, public safety and parent advisory councils (including district parent advisory councils).
“The government recognizes the contributions of B.C.’s not-for-profit organizations and is proud to now be in a position to invest $140 million each year in the Community Gaming Grants program," said
Peter Fassbender, Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development.
"This boost in funding further supports the work of organizations throughout the province and across the sectors – whether in human and social services, public safety, environment, arts, sports and parent advisory councils – and builds a stronger B.C. for us all.”
Quick Facts:
- Beginning in fiscal year 2017-18, the Government of British Columbia will commit $140 million to the annual Community Gaming Grants program.
- More than 5,000 not-for-profit organizations, representing communities throughout British Columbia, benefit from community gaming grants every year to directly deliver approved programs in their communities.
- Eligible organizations apply for gaming grant funding in one of the following six sectors: arts and culture; sport; environment; public safety; human and social services; and parent advisory councils/district parent advisory councils.
- Community gaming grants help foster a high quality of life in B.C. communities by supporting diverse programming responsive to local needs and issues, such as: youth sports teams, performing arts, cultural festivals and fairs, restorative justice initiatives, volunteer fire departments, search and rescue services, wildlife shelters, nature reserves, food banks, transition houses, hospices, drop-in centres, daycares, and enhancements to K-12 students’ extracurricular opportunities.