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| Some of the money you may have spent at the Prince Rupert Chances or through lottery ticket playing has been returned to the community through grants announced on Thursday |
The British Columbia Government has released the latest release of 2022 grant funding from gambling proceeds in the province.
As a result, a number of Prince Rupert area community groups or associations will be sharing in the bounty, with an early Christmas present from Premier Eby and his government destined for ten groups or organizations in the city.
Anne Kang, the Minister of Municipal Affairs noted how the lives of British Columbians are enhanced by the funding.
“People’s lives are enhanced by the sports, arts and cultural programming that not-for-profit organizations offer throughout British Columbia,” said Anne Kang, Minister of Municipal Affairs. “Healthy, vibrant communities are key to a healthy, vibrant province and these grants are one way our government is helping people in communities thrive.”
Also sharing in the provincial roll out the Funding on Thursday was North Coast MLA Jennifer Rice.
“Whether they are teaching about the history of our communities or the value of teamwork, local sports, arts and culture organizations enrich our lives. I’m glad that we’re able to continue funding such important organizations and support their efforts to make our communities better and brighter.”Additionally, 717 not-for-profit organizations focused on arts and culture will receive more than $20 million in Community Gaming Grants.
The funding was delivered to both sports and arts and culture groups in the city, among those hearing the good news this week were:
Arts and Cultural Groups
Prince Rupert Association des Francophones et Francophiles du Nord-Ouest$24,500.00
$5,000.00
$7,000.00
$56,000.00
$1,000.00
$12,000.00
$20,000.00
$10,000.00
$38,500.00
$13,000.00
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