Powell River organizations have received money from BC’s community gaming grants to boost conservation and public safety programs that will benefit British Columbians.
In the public safety category, Powell River Community Radio Society has been granted $8,500 and the British Columbia Search Dog Association has been given $106,000. In the environment category, Wild Ocean Whale Society has been granted $16,700 and Powell River Orphaned Wildlife Society will be receiving $9,500.
“Our government is committed to supporting local organizations involved in a wide variety of activities that contribute to building vibrant, healthy communities,” stated provincial minister of municipal affairs Josie Osborne in a media release. “This funding ensures community organizations can continue to provide programming to enhance public safety through emergency programs like search and rescue, and to steward and preserve our ecosystems for generations to come.”
The province is providing about $4.8 million to 138 environmental organizations in 2020 to 2021. These programs will create opportunities for people to learn about, connect with and protect nature, according to the media release.
Community gaming grants provide approximately $140 million each year to support nearly 5,000 not-for-profit organizations that deliver services to people throughout British Columbia, according to the release.
