The second year of British Columbia’s Community Gaming Grants capital project program gives organizations an opportunity to apply for funding to complete projects that provide significant benefits to their communities.

The application dates for the capital project program have been adjusted for 2018, with eligible organizations having from June 1 to July 31, to submit their applications.

This funding will support capital projects with a total cost of over $20,000. Grants of up to $250,000 are available, for 20% to 50% of the total project costs. Matching funds from the applicants are required, and may include in-kind contributions of tangible assets and letters of guarantees from other funders, a Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing press release outlined.

Three categories of capital projects continue to be eligible for funding:

* Facilities: construction, renovation or maintenance of facilities.

* Community infrastructure: public amenities, such as docks and parks.

* Acquisitions: the purchase of fixed capital assets for long-term use, including vehicles and equipment.

Applications in the capital projects sector will be competitively adjudicated, with consideration also given to regional distribution, representation of the six community gaming grant sectors, project size and Indigenous inclusion. The province will announce the successful candidates and award the grants by Oct. 31.

The Community Gaming Grants branch will be hosting a webinar detailing the eligibility criteria for the capital projects sector on May 23. Registration details will be posted online in the coming weeks.

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