| June 23, 2010 More than $700,000 to Local Arts, Culture and Sport Groups ABBOTSFORD – Arts, culture and sports organizations receive more than $700,000 in provincial Community Gaming Grants to support a variety of local programs. “The services and programs these groups provide is invaluable to keeping our community active and engaged,” says Abbotsford-Mission MLA Randy Hawes. “This funding will help lower registration costs, making it more affordable for people who want to participate,” says Abbotsford South MLA John van Dongen. “All of these groups provide priceless services by promoting healthy and active lifestyles, particularly for our youth,” says Abbotsford West MLA Michael de Jong. Recipients of Gaming Grants are as follows: $82,500- Abbotsford Soccer Association $80,000- Abbotsford Agrifair $70,000- Abbotsford Minor Hockey Association $67,000- Abbotsford Whalers Summer Swim Club $52,000- Twisters Gymnastics Club $40,000- Abbotsford Judo Club $39,000- Matsqui Blades Speed Skating Association $34,000- Central Valley Academy of Music Society $33,000- Valley Royals Track & Field Club $30,000- Abbotsford Skating Club $26,000- Special Olympics B.C. Society-Abbotsford $18,000- Abbotsford Lacrosse Association $9,000- Abbotsford Concert Band 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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