| June 23, 2010 Local Arts, Culture and Sport Groups Get More Than $250,000 MAPLE RIDGE – Arts, culture and sports organizations receive more than $253,025 in provincial Community Gaming Grants to support a variety of local programs. “When people keep physically and mentally active, they perform better in all aspects of their lives,” says Maple Ridge-Mission MLA Marc Dalton. “This funding is essential for these groups to continue offering specialized programs for youth as well as those with disabilities. Simply put, these recipients increase the quality of life for everyone in the community.” Recipients of Gaming Grants are as follows: $100,000- Ridge Meadows Minor Hockey Association $40,000- Ridge Meadows Minor Lacrosse Association $31,800- The Haney Neptunes Aquatic Club $31,500- Meadow Ridge Football Association $20,250- Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows Arts Council $17,100- Haney Seahorse Swim Club $12,375- Ridge Meadows Speed Skating Association This round of funding will support 403 groups in Community Gaming Grants to support arts, culture and sports initiatives across B.C. The remainder of eligible grant recipients for this sector will be notified by August 31st. In total, the Province is allocating $120 million for gaming grants in 2010-2011, 7.4 million higher than the $112.6 million distributed last year. The grants will fund approximately 6,000 organizations that benefit communities, including those that assist public safety, youth and disabled sports, people in need, fairs, festivals, museums and community services such as preschools. -30- | |
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