On August 4, Northern Development announced $1,083,234 in grant funding for five projects to strengthen Northern B.C. communities and the economy.
“These latest projects really reflect the vision of the Trust to establish the north as a place that people want to live, work and play in,” said Joel McKay, CEO, Northern Development. “Investments in housing, the arts, food security, agriculture and community infrastructure play a huge role in retaining and attracting residents.”
Funding was approved by Northern Development’s board of directors at their July 27 board meeting. Recipients include:
- Village of Fraser Lake – $300,000 Recreation Infrastructure grant
- Fort St. John Seed Cleaning Cooperative Association: $300,000 Economic Infrastructure grant
- Village of McBride: $200,000 Northern Housing Incentive grant
- Xat’sull First Nation: $145,627 Economic Infrastructure grant
- Trinity United Church: $137,607 Cultural Infrastructure grant
Read the full press release and descriptions of the approved projects on Northern Development’s website here: northerndevelopment.bc.ca/news/northern-development-approves-just-over-1-million-for-five-worthy-projects-in-northern-b-c/
