Friday, December 9, 2022

Gambling revenues provide for Grant funding for ten North Coast organizations

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.”

Across the province,  790 B.C. not-for-profit organizations focused on sports will receive nearly $28 million in Community Gaming Grants. 

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 

Prince Rupert Harbour Theatre Society
$5,000.00 

Prince Rupert J.P.A. Jazz Productions Association of British Columbia
$7,000.00 

Prince Rupert Northern British Columbia Museum Association
$56,000.00 

Prince Rupert Scouts Canada - 11th Prince Rupert
$1,000.00 

Sports Organizations 

Prince Rupert Prince Rupert Minor Basketball Association
$12,000.00

Prince Rupert Prince Rupert Amateur Swim Club
$20,000.00 

Prince Rupert Prince Rupert Skating Club
$10,000.00 

Prince Rupert The Prince Rupert Minor Hockey Association
 $38,500.00 

Prince Rupert Prince Rupert Gymnastics Association
$13,000.00


Organizations across the Northwest and on Haida Gwaii also received some good news, you can review the full listings from the tables provided below:



More notes of interest from Victoria can be explored through our archive pages for the Northwest MLA's.

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