Organizations within the Powell River-Sunshine Coast riding are welcoming $507,000 in provincial gaming grants to support sports, arts and culture.
Powell River recipients include: Clansman Pipe Band, $5,000; Malaspina Art Society, $5,000; Pacific Region International Summer Music Academy, $30,000; Powell River Academy of Music, $30,000; Powell River Historical Museum and Archives, $27,000; and Townsite Heritage Society, $23,000.
“I’m very happy that this funding will be going to these local organizations,” stated Powell River-Sunshine Coast MLA Nicholas Simons in a media release. “Our local sports, arts and culture groups do so much to make our communities as vibrant as they are, and it’s great that we can support them in this way.”
The funding is being provided through the community gaming grants program, and is benefiting nine arts and culture organizations and five community sports organizations in Powell River, Gibsons, Roberts Creek and Sechelt.
In 2019/2020, the community gaming grants program is distributing approximately $18.3 million to 700 not-for-profit organizations across the province to support visual and performing arts, literature, festivals and indigenous and cultural programs for people of all ages.
The grants program is also distributing approximately $27 million to more than 800 community-based sports organizations for programs such as soccer, swimming, hockey, biking, martial arts, skiing and special olympics.
“These programs bring people together, fostering community connections through art, cultural programming and athletic activities for all ages and abilities,” stated minister of municipal affairs and housing Selina Robinson. “Our government is proud to support organizations contributing to vibrant, healthy communities across BC.”
