Several Delta-based or headquartered arts, culture and sports organizations have received provincial gaming grants.
The province last week announced it is supporting hundreds of not-for-profit organizations in B.C. with approximately $43 million in Community Gaming Grants to provide a range of programs and services.
“The pandemic has reminded us how essential sports and arts are for our communities,” said Delta North MLA Ravi Kahlon in a news release. “This funding ensures not-for-profit groups can continue to strengthen and enrich our quality of life in Delta.”
The Delta recipients include:
Delta Choral Society ($10,000)
Delta Community Band Society ($4,500)
Delta Community Music School Society ($9,000)
Delta Stage Works Theatre Society ($5,000)
Sidekick Players Club ($15,000)
Young People’s Opera Society of BC ($7,500)
Boundary Bay Bluebacks Swim Club ($28,000)
Delta Deas Rowing Club ($17,350)
Delta Gymnastics Society ($100,000)
Delta Lacrosse Association ($43,000)
Delta Minor Ball Hockey Association ($20,800)
Delta Ringette Association ($24,500)
Delta Skating Club ($45,300)
Delta Sungod Swim Club ($42,000)
Delta Thistle Curling Club ($11,335)
Ladner Minor Baseball Association ($25,000)
Metro Women's Soccer League ($5,000)
North Delta Baseball Association ($26,000)
North Delta Football Association ($17,000)
North Delta Minor Hockey Association ($100,000)
North Delta Sunfish Summer Swim Club ($42,500)
South Delta Rams Football Club ($3,900)
Sungod Skating Club ($64,000)
Surrey Sharks Field Hockey Club ($12,000)
Tunnel Town Curling Club ($22,500)
