Grants For Vancouver Island, Sunshine Coast Non-Profits To Improve Arts, Culture, Sports Access

Community grants for not-for-profit organizations on Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast will help deliver services so people can be more active, creative, and culturally connected.

The B.C. government is supporting 162 not-for-profit organizations on Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast that are focused on arts and culture, with more than $4.4 million in Community Gaming Grants. The funding will help people participate in a range of activities, such as theatre and music, as well as access cultural centres and museums.

The Province is also helping 153 not-for-profits that are dedicated to sports, with more than $4.2 million in Community Gaming Grants. The funding will help people participate in a variety of activities, such as soccer, swimming, hockey, gymnastics, or wheelchair sports.

Province-wide, groups focused on sports will receive nearly $28 million in Community Gaming Grants, and another $20-million dollars for more than 700 organizations focused on arts and culture.

Ronna-Rae Leonard, MLA for Courtenay-Comox, says the grants play a big role in making sure the programs, services and facilities residents count on run smoothly, allowing them to get active, explore their communities and stay connected to friends, family, and neighbours.