Grants for non-profits building strong communities

People will have better access to health and safety services, recreational opportunities and social programs in their communities as Community Gaming Grants will help not-for-profit organizations buy equipment and build or renovate their facilities.

“We love our communities! This capital project funding supports not-forprofit organizations that work to create vibrant and healthy communities,” said Anne Kang, Minister of Municipal Affairs. “Through Community Gaming Grants, we help ensure not-for-profit organizations can continue to provide the vital services people in the province depend on.”

The Community Gaming Grants program is providing a total of $5.3 million to 49 not-for-profit groups for digital console and moving light fixtures; and a new kitchen for youth and their families at the new Foundry centre in Surrey, which will be the largest Foundry centre to date.

The B.C. government made changes to the capital projects program in 2020 in response to the pandemic-related challenges faced by not-for-profit organizations. Since many organizations have now made the necessary changes to program and service delivery, applications for COVID-19-related projects will be accepted if projects have matching contributions of 50% or more.

“This grant will allow us to open a new multi-service centre, increasing access and improving the variety of services