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Delta groups receive tens of thousands in gaming grants

On Thursday, government announced community grants for not-for-profit organizations across the province.
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The Sidekick Players Club is just one of 26 arts, culture and sports organizations in Delta that have received a gaming grant from the provincial government.

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