Funding cut for B.C. arts, culture, environmental and sports groups for adults
Arts, culture and sports groups for adults, along with environmental organizations, won’t receive any grant money from the B.C. government this year, under new rules and restrictions announced today.
The changes, which are expected to impact hundreds of charities and non-profits across B.C., come as the province cuts the amount of money it provides to community groups out of more than $1 billion in annual gambling, casino and bingo revenue.
Housing and Social Development Minister Rich Coleman admitted government will spend less on charities than it did in 2008 because of tough economic times.
The amount of gambling revenue allocated to community gaming grants this year is $120 million, down $36.3 million from 2008/09.
See also: BC Government shuts arts out of Gaming Funding
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