[BCMA] New Funding for Repatriation through Community Gaming Grants

[Moderated BCMA subscriber listserv]

*Funding Alert: New Funding for Repatriation through Community Gaming
Grants*


BC Museums Association would like to flag newly announced funding from the
BC Government Community Gaming Grant that might be of interest. Please
visit their website
<https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/sports-culture/gambling-fundraising/gaming-grants/capital-project-grants>
to
learn more and to connect with their Program Managers
<CommunityGamingGrants at gov.bc.ca> with any questions.



*Highlights from the Government Website:*

The Community Gaming Grant program has added a category to their Capital
Project Grants
<https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/sports-culture/gambling-fundraising/gaming-grants/capital-project-grants>
for
the repatriation of Indigenous cultural belongings and ancestors. The funds
support not-for-profit organizations sending or receiving belongings and
ancestors and will support transportation, travel and ceremonial costs in
projects that are ready to implement.



*Eligibility:*

Not-for-profit organizations that provide programs or services that benefit
the community, who are completing a capital project (facilities, community
infrastructure, acquisitions or repatriation) intended to enhance quality
of life in their community.



Funding may be provided up to a maximum of $250,000; providing between 20
and 50 per cent of the total estimated project cost.



*Application Deadline:*

Apply between June 5 and August 3, 2023.
Notification expected by December 31, 2023.



Learn More

Find out how to apply and see the full Program Guidelines
<https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/sports-recreation-arts-and-culture/gambling/grants/cgg_capital_projects_sector_guide.pdf>
on
the Government of BC Website here
<https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/sports-culture/gambling-fundraising/gaming-grants/capital-project-grants>
.


Thinking of applying for the BC Community Gaming Grant Program? The BCMA
partnered with Little Dog Creative Consulting in 2022 to present a webinar
about the application process that you may find useful. Click here
<https://museum.bc.ca/brain/bcma-webinar-gaming-grant-changes-overview-with-little-dog-creative-consulting/>
for that webinar recording.


All the best,

Leia

Leia Patterson
Member & Partnership Coordinator
Pronouns <https://equity.ubc.ca/resources/gender-diversity/pronouns/>:
She/Her

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and recognize that we are uninvited guests on this territory.

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