Community halls and recreation facilities can now receive up to $30,000 in funding multiple times from Northern Development. In the past, proponents and facilities could only access the maximum $30,000 grant from Northern Development’s Community Halls and Recreation Facilities program once per facility. But, in recognition of Northern Development’s 10th anniversary in 2015, the Trust’s board of directors voted unanimously at its most recent meeting to alter the program and make it available on a continual basis to halls and facilities that …
Read MoreNorthern Development has approved a $30,000 grant to upgrade the boat launch and shower house at Cedar Point Provincial Park in the community of Likely. The grant was approved through the Trust’s Community Halls and Recreation Facilities funding program, and is part of the economic development recovery efforts underway to support the community following the tailings pond breach at the Mount Polley Mine. The boat launch upgrade will make it easier for visitors and campers to launch from Cedar Point, …
Read MoreHolly Plato
Director, Communications and Marketing
Northern Development Initiative Trust
hollyp@northerndevelopment.bc.ca
Northern Development offers a range of funding programs suited to a diverse set of economic development priorities in central and northern British Columbia. Please review our programs and get in touch with us if you have any questions or need any assistance in determining which program is best suited to your needs.
"I've recently come from a community similar to Prince George where the addition of a world class facility has added so much value to the community. The Northern Sport Centre has the same potential and I truly believe that so far, we have only scratched the surface of what can be accomplished. Currently we provide full and part time employment while hosting a variety of events that realize positive economic gains for local businesses within Prince George. I am very excited to be part of the future development of this spectacular facility."
Aaron LeBlanc, Manager, Northern Sport Center, University of Northern British ColumbiaThe Charles Jago Northern Sport Centre at the University of Northern British Columbia is another strategic asset that has been created by the communities of central and northern British Columbia in an effort to invest in infrastructure that diversifies the regional economy. Since its opening in 2007, the Northern Sport…
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