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News Release - March 28, 2018

First Round of RDN District 69 Recreation Grants for 2018 Approved

At the March 27, 2018 Regional District of Nanaimo Board meeting, 14 grant funding recommendations were approved for a variety of recreation and culture focused projects. The supported projects will be carried out by community groups throughout District 69 (Oceanside). The combined value of the grants was $19,887.

Those receiving grant funding included:
  • 893 Beaufort Squadron Air Cadets - training costs - $2,000
  • Arrowsmith Community Recreation Association - youth basketball event - $500
  • Arrowsmith Community Recreation Association - Growing Wild summer camp - $324
  • Ballenas Secondary School - Dry Grad - $900
  • Bowser Elementary School - outdoor education field trip - $2,500
  • Errington Elementary School - outdoor education field trip - $2,500
  • Errington War Memorial Hall Association - musical theatre production - $1,500
  • Ravensong Aquatic Club - pool rental, room rental, advertising, equipment - $1,500
  • Arrowsmith Community Recreation Association - Coombs Community Picnic - $764
  • Bowser Tennis Club - power washing and leaf blower - $1,399
  • District 69 Family Resource Association - special needs youth cooking and life skills program - $1,200
  • Errington Elementary School - grade 3 swim lessons - $1,800
  • Oceanside Building Learning Together - Maker Space equipment - $2,000
  • Town of Qualicum Beach- Select Committee on Beach Day Celebrations - $1,000

These funds go to organizations requesting financial assistance to offer recreation or culture focused programs, special events or projects within the communities of Oceanside. The District 69 Grants are currently distributed three times a year; in January, April and September, and are available for groups serving the communities of Qualicum Beach, Parksville, and Electoral Areas E, F, G and H. The deadline for the next intake of the both grant programs is Friday, April 27, 2018.

Full details and application forms for these grant programs can be found at www.rdn.bc.ca/grants. You can also contact the RDN Recreation and Parks Department at 250-248-3252 or by emailing [email protected].

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Contact:
John Marcellus
Superintendent, Arena Services
Regional District of Nanaimo
250-248-3252
[email protected]