Penticton鈥檚 arts, cultural and athletic programs are getting a boost of over $500,000 thanks to this year鈥檚 round of B.C. Community Gaming Grants.

The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing announced on Nov. 7 that 700 non-profits throughout the province would receive $18.3 million in funding to 鈥渄eliver opportunities for people of all ages to participate in visual and performing arts, literature and festivals, as well as Indigenous and cultural programs.鈥� An additional $27 million will be provided to more than 800 sports sector organizations in B.C. through the program.

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Six arts-related non-profits in the Penticton area will be splitting $158,500 and 12 sports organizations will be splitting $347,400 through the program. Notably, the Penticton Art Gallery Society will receive $56,000, the Penticton & District Minor Hockey Association will receive $86,500 and the Pinnacles Football Club Association will get $90,000.

鈥淭hese programs bring people together, fostering community connections through art, cultural programming and athletic activities for all ages and abilities,鈥� said Selina Robinson, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, in the release. 鈥淥ur government is proud to support organizations contributing to vibrant, healthy communities across B.C.鈥�

鈥淭hese art, culture and sport programs provide opportunities for people to build community, foster artistic expression and engage in healthy activities,鈥� said Lisa Beare, Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, in the release. 鈥淥ur government is proud to support these organizations to deliver programs that support inclusion and benefit people of all ages and backgrounds in communities across B.C.鈥�

To view the full list of recipients of this year鈥檚 B.C. Community Gaming Grants in arts and culture, , and for the full list of sports organization recipients, .

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Jordyn Thomson | Reporter
 
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