Central Cariboo Arts and Culture Spring 2020 Grants Announced

Courtesy of the Central Cariboo Arts/Culture Society:

The Cariboo Regional District, City of Williams Lake and Central Cariboo Arts and Culture Society (CCACS) are pleased to announce the recipients of the 2020 Spring intake of the CCACS Grants Program. Grants are available twice annually for non-profit organizations or community groups in Williams Lake and the Central Cariboo (CRD Areas D, E, and F) to support and develop arts and culture within the region. 

The Cariboo Regional District and the City of Williams Lake provide funding for these grants through the Central Cariboo Arts and Culture function. A total of $25,000 in funding is available for both 2020’s Spring and Fall intakes, with $10,530 being recently awarded. More information on CCACS funding programs can be found at centralcaribooarts.com. 

2020 Spring intake CCACS Grant Recipients:

·       150 Mile Greenbelt, Trail and Heritage Society, $1,465

·       Big Lake Community Association, $1,200

·       Cariboo Potters’ Guild, $1,500

·       Cariboo Gold Dance Band, $570

·       Community Arts Council of Williams Lake, $1,295

·       Likely & District Chamber of Commerce, $2,500

·       Cariboo Chilcotin Child Development Centre, $1,500

·       Boys & Girls Club of Williams Lake, $500

Quotes:

“Arts and culture are vital elements of any community,” notes Cariboo Regional District chair Margo Wagner. “We are delighted to support the grant recipients in their efforts to build and expand the cultural life of the Cariboo.”

“The City of Williams Lake is proud to be a partner in the CCACS Grants Program, which has supported and celebrated arts and culture in our region for the past 10 years,” said Councillor Ivan Bonnell. “This funding provides valuable opportunities and enriches our communities by allowing our creativity to grow and flourish.”

“After a thorough evaluation of our grants programs in 2019, we are proud to offer a more streamline and accessible program,” said CCACS Executive Director Leah Selk. “We are excited to continue to see a thriving arts and culture presence in our communities, much of which is made possible via the arts and culture function.”

For further information, please contact CCACS Executive Director Leah Selk at 778-412-9044 or email info@centralcaribooarts.com.