Over $11 million in community gaming grants, funded by the B.C. government, will help students access extracurricular activities and parents stay connected to their local schools, Community, Sport and Cultural Development Minister Peter Fassbender said today.

Parent Advisory Committees (PACs) and District Parent Advisory Committees (DPACs) working with public and independent schools will share $11,082,740 in community gaming grants this year. The grants provide support for extracurricular sports, arts, class trips and other school activities.

The funding includes $10,977,740 for 1,387 PACs and $105,000 for 42 DPACs. By working in partnership with school staff, PACs and DPACs enhance the quality of educational experiences available to B.C. students and help build partnerships between parents and schools.

Quotes:

Peter Fassbender, Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development –

“Public and independent schools play important roles as integral components of busy, thriving communities throughout British Columbia. By providing substantial support every year for PACs and DPACs, community gaming grants help B.C. students benefit from extracurricular opportunities that enrich their educational experience and support their development as citizens and community leaders.”

Mike Bernier, Minister of Education –

“B.C. schools provide an excellent quality of education for children and youth in communities throughout the province. These gaming grants provide significant funding to local parent advisory committees so they can purchase playground and sports equipment, and musical instruments while supporting other important learning opportunities for students.”

Quick Facts:

• The Province distributes $135 million in community gaming grants to benefit over 5,000 local organizations representing virtually every community in the province.
• For a full list of approved gaming grants, visit: https://www.gaming.gov.bc.ca/revenue/index.htm
• Agricultural fairs, local festivals and celebrations, heritage associations and museums, arts and culture, sports, environmental organizations, human and social services, public safety, parent advisory councils and district parent advisory councils are all eligible for community gaming grants.

Learn More:

To apply for a B.C. community gaming grant, visit: https://www.gaming.gov.bc.ca/grants/index.htm

Check out the Government of British Columbia’s role in supporting sport, arts and culture through the Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development at: http://www.gov.bc.ca/cscd