| May 17, 2011 Athletes, Thespians & Sailors In Vancouver Win Provincial Grants VANCOUVER –Thirteen organizations in VANCOUVER will share $254,600 in the latest round of gaming grants released today by the provincial government. They are: • The Valerie Dudoward Fundation - $5,000 • Theatre La Seizieme - $7,750 • Vancouver Chamber Choir - $20,000 • Vancouver Society for Early Music - $50,000 • Carousel Theatre Society - $22,500 • Vancouver International Children's Festival Society - $47,500 • Friends of the Vancouver City Archives - $6,000 • The Virtual Stage Arts Society - $7,500 • Vancouver Tap Dance Society - $8,650 • Vancouver East Cultural Centre - $20,000 • Renfrew Trojan Football Association - $22,500 • Canadian Croatian Congress K.H.K - $17,200 • Navy League of Canada – Greater Vancouver - $20,000 Quotes: “Gaming grants help valuable community organizations here in Vancouver. These organizations make a difference in people’s lives every day.” - Vancouver-Fairview MLA Margaret MacDiarmid "These Vancouver organizations play a critical role in creating a vibrant and thriving community. This funding infusion supports the great work they do." - Vancouver-Langara MLA Moira Stilwell “Vancouver is lucky to enjoy fantastic local groups that contribute so much to the health of our community. This funding is part of our government's dedication to supporting organizations that help make our city a great place to live." - Vancouver-False Creek MLA Mary McNeil "Community organizations provide Vancouver with valuable programs that promote local culture and sports. This funding will go a long way towards helping them continue to deliver the kind of services that our residents deserve." - Vancouver-Quilchena MLA Colin Hansen "Encouraging our residents to maintain an active lifestyle is a big priority for our government. This funding will help local sports groups maintain and enhance their programs." -Vancouver-Fraserview MLA Kash Heed Why this matters: • Across British Columbia, 146 recipients will share $3,161,195 in this latest round of grants from provincial gaming revenue. • The grants are the first from provincial gaming revenue announced for the new fiscal year, which began on April 1, 2011. This round of grants will help important local groups provide services for British Columbia families. • Beneficiaries cover a broad range of community interests, including sports; arts and culture; festivals; and parent advisory and district parent advisory councils. Quick facts: • In 2010/11, government distributed a total of $135 million in gaming grants for eligible community programs and services. The original budget called for $120 million, but in April 2011 Premier Christy Clark added boosted funding for this important program by $15 million. • About 6,000 community groups across B.C. benefited from these funds. Full application info for B.C. provincial government gaming grants is available online at: www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/gaming grants/index.htm | |
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