Tuesday, February 07, 2012

Fifty-two communities receive Age-friendly BC grants

 MAPLERIDGE – Seniors in every region of B.C. will benefit as 52 local governments receive age-friendly grants to support older residents in staying healthy and active in the community.

One element of Age-friendly BC is a partnership between the Province and the Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) to provide grants of up to $20,000 to local governments, through UBCM’s age-friendly planning and project grant program, to help establish or continue a variety of projects, from improved transportation options for seniors to community gardens. 
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Local Grant recipients:
  • Armstrong  Project: Age-friendly Assessment and Plan. Grant Amount: $20,000
  • Enderby Project: Community Garden – Enderby Memorial Terrace. Grant Amount: $19,500

     Vernon  Project: Seniors Computer Group Support. Grant Amount: $12,000
     

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