The Corporation of the Village of Clinton will receive $67,000 under the special circumstances provision of the BC Rural Dividend.

“We’re aware that some rural communities are facing difficulties in the aftermath of wildfire season and other challenges in the forest industry,” said Doug Donaldson, Minister of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development. “We’ve prioritized certain project applications to help First Nations and rural communities ensure they remain healthy and economically viable places to live and raise families.”

The funds will be used to develop a parks and recreation master plan that will provide information and direction on recreation facilities, parks, trails and open spaces for the Village of Clinton.

“The Village of Clinton council had a vision to improve the recreational opportunities in the community and made this a strategic priority,” said Susan Swan, mayor. “Recreation benefits residents, attracts tourism and is an economic driver. The development of Clinton’s parks and recreation master plan is the first phase of improved recreational and green space opportunities for the village. Funding opportunities, such as the BC Rural Dividend program, allow small communities to make their dreams a reality.”

In Budget 2018, the Government of British Columbia committed to extending the $25-million per year Rural Dividend to 2020-21.

So far in 2018-19, including this funding, $3,801,294 have been awarded under special circumstances throughout the province. Final decisions on project applications from the fifth intake for single applicants (up to $100,000) and partnerships (up to $500,000) will be announced next month.

This month, the Province also provided $673,124 in project development grants to 68 local governments, First Nations and not-for-profit organizations around B.C.

The Rural Dividend is one aspect of government’s rural development mandate, which is committed to supporting rural communities to reinvigorate and diversify their local economies.

Learn More:

Corporation of the Village of Clinton: https://village.clinton.bc.ca/

Rural Dividend: www.gov.bc.ca/ruraldividend