VICTORIA – Archivists and artists, dancers and drummers in the North, Interior, Central and Kootenay regions of British Columbia will receive $747,760 in Community Gaming Grants supporting youth arts and culture, fairs, festivals and museums.
The Province has budgeted $7.4 million more than last year for gaming grants - a total of $120 million for 2010-2011. The grants will fund approximately 6,000 organizations that support people in need, public safety, youth arts and sports, education and parent and district advisory councils.
Local area Grants:
Armstrong Interior Provincial Exhibition Association - $15,000
Vernon Arts Council of the North Okanagan - $13,000
Vernon Greater Vernon Minor Hockey Association - $30,000
Vernon O'Keefe Ranch and Interior Heritage Society - $8,500
Vernon Powerhouse Theatrical Society - $22,000
Vernon Sadok Ukrainian Dance Ensemble - $2,500
Vernon Vernon Community Music School Association - $4,500
Vernon Vernon Winter Carnival Society - $20,000
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