Several community arts and sports organizations in South and North Delta have received a grant from the provincial government.
On Thursday, government announced community grants for not-for-profit organizations across the province.
The B.C. government is supporting 392 not-for-profit organizations in the Lower Mainland that are focused on arts and culture, with more than $11.5 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.
Government is also helping 353 not-for-profit organizations in the Lower Mainland that are dedicated to sports, with more than $16.7 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.
“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 in a news release. “Healthy, vibrant communities are key to a healthy, vibrant province and these grants are one way our government is helping people in communities thrive.”
Under arts and culture, five organizations in Delta are receiving funding.
They include:
Delta Choral Society - $13,000
Delta Community Band Society - $4,500
Delta Community Music School Society - $2,500
Delta Stage Works Theatre Society - $6,500
Sidekick Players Club - $15,000
Under sports, 21 organizations in Delta are receiving funding.
They include:
Delta Sungod Swim Club - $42,000
Sungod Skating Club - $64,000
Delta Ringette Association - $24,500
North Delta Minor Hockey Association - $100,000
North Delta Sunfish Summer Swim Club - $30,000
North Delta Football Association - $17,000
Surrey Sharks Field Hockey Club - $12,000
Delta Thistle Curling Club - $14,700
Delta Minor Ball Hockey Association - $30,000
North Delta Football Club - $92,500
Delta Skating Club - $52,000
Ladner Minor Ball Association - $25,000
Delta Deas Rowing Club - $19,700
Tunnel Town Curling Club - $25,000
Boundary Bay Bluebacks Swim Club - $20,000
Delta Gymnastics Society - $100,000
South Delta United Soccer Club - $78,000
Delta Islanders Junior Lacrosse Club - $20,000
Metro Women’s Soccer League - $5,000
South Delta Minor Hockey Association - $119,000
South Delta Rams Football Club - $6,000
