GRANT MONEY FROM PROVINCE by FEB 16, 2007

Civiv Info
VICTORIA – The Province is now making $20 million available for BC Spirit Squares, allowing communities across British Columbia to create or enhance outdoor public celebration spaces, announced Community Services Minister Ida Chong and Stan Hagen, Minister of Tourism, Sport and the Arts. The program will provide $20 million for capital projects to create or improve outdoor public meeting and celebration spaces such as traditional town squares or community commons. Funding will be based on a 50/50 cost-sharing with municipalities and regional districts, with a provincial contribution of up to $500,000.
Communities can learn more about the program and apply for funding, by visiting www.spiritsquares.gov.bc.ca online.
To be considered for the first round of project approvals, applications must be submitted by February 16, 2007. Successful projects will be announced in Spring 2007.

LocalMotion Funding Now Available for Civic Info
VICTORIA – Communities across B.C. are now eligible to access the new $40-million LocalMotion Fund, which will help build cycling and pedestrian pathways, improve safety and accessibility, and support children's activity programs in playgrounds, Community Services Minister Ida Chong has announced. LocalMotion will provide $40 million, over four years, for capital projects that improve physical fitness and safety, reduce air pollution and meet the diverse needs of British Columbians including seniors, young families and people with disabilities. Under the cost-share program, the Province will provide 50 per cent of the funding for approved projects, up to $1 million per year.
Communities can learn more about LocalMotion and apply for funding, by visiting http://www.localmotion.gov.bc.ca/ online. To be considered for the first round of project approvals, applications must be submitted by February 16, 2007. Successful projects will be announced in Spring 2007.