City gives to 11 non-profits
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Nearly a dozen organizations have received grant funding from the City of Kamloops to put toward expenditures or special projects that address social issues.
In a news release, the City of Kamloops said 22 non-profit organizations applied to receive funding through this year’s Social and Community Development Grants.
Grants were awarded to 11 organizations based on recommendations from the social planing engagement group after an evaluation process facilitated by city staff.
“The city would like to thank all organizations who applied. Your continued support and service in our community is acknowledged and appreciated,” the city said.
The following organizations received grants this year:
Kamloops Aboriginal Friendship Society — $30,000
People in Motion — $15,000
Interior Women’s Centre Society — $15,000
Kamloops Art Council — $15,000
Lii Michif Otipemisiwak Family and Community Services — $15,000
Mount Paul Community Centre — $12,073
Kamloops Food Policy Council — $6,500
BIG Little Science Centre Society — $6,000
Kamloops Adult Learners Society — $5,000
Spinal Cord Injury BC — $5,000
Kamloops Happy Choristers Senior Choir — $3,000
The City of Kamloops said over the past five years the grant has funded 35 social agencies in Kamloops.
This year, applicants were able to request up to $30,000, which could go towards operational costs, special projects, special capital expenditures or one-year seed money for a social enterprise initiative.
Projects need to further specific priorities laid out in its social plan, including housing, youth and family issues, Indigenous services, child care and food security.
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