Over half a million dollars will be coming to Powell River from the provincial government in the form of community gaming grants for arts, culture and sport.
Recipients of the grants were announced Friday, July 18, and over 30 local organizations were given a total of $565,659 this year.
“The government of British Columbia provides significant support for programs that help keep communities strong in every region of the province,” said Coralee Oakes, minister of community, sport and cultural development. “Community gaming grants are a great example. Supported by stable, annual funding, these grants benefit thousands of local non-profit organizations throughout British Columbia.”
The provincial government approved $16.7 million in community gaming grants for arts and culture organizations and $29.1 million for sport during 2013-14, Oakes said.
The following associations received gaming grants:
- 22 Red Knight Squadron Parent Sponsoring Committee – $1,400
- Alano Club of Powell River – $26,350
- Association Parents Ecole Cote Du Soleil – $1,960
- Assumption School Parent Support Group – $3,920
- Brooks Secondary School PAC – $18,800
- Bruce Denniston Bone Marrow Society – $5,000
- Edgehill Elementary School PAC – $5,420
- Friends of Film Society of Powell River – $14,000
- Henderson Elementary School Parent Advisory Council – $2,060
- James Thomson Elementary School P.A.C. – $3,160
- Kelly Creek Community School PAC – $2,020
- Kiwanis Club of Powell River – $20,000
- Le Club Bon Accueil – $6,000
- Lions Club of Powell River – $15,000
- Malaspina Art Society – $3,500
- Navy League of Canada – Powell River Branch – $2,500
- Partners in Education PAC – $2,700
- Powell River Academy of Music – $30,000
- Powell River Aquatic Club – $14,600
- Powell River Brain Injury Society – $16,000
- Powell River Child, Youth and Family Services Society – $100,000
- Powell River Gymnastics Society – $30,000
- Powell River Historical Museum & Archives Association – $22,000
- Powell River Kings Hockey Club Society – $11,459
- Powell River Minor Hockey Association – $25,000
- Powell River Model Community Project for Persons with Disabilities – $37,200
- Powell River Skating Club – $14,000
- Powell River Therapeutic Riding Association – $40,000
- Powell River Volleyball Club – $1,680
- Powell River Yacht Club – $4,750
- Powell River Youth Soccer Association – $26,100
- Royal Canadian Legion #164 – $12,400
- Senior Citizens Association of BC Branch #49 – $20,000
- Townsite Heritage Society of Powell River – $20,000
- Westview Elementary P.A.C. – $6,680
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