On February 24, Northern Development’s board of directors met for their regular quarterly meeting and approved over $1.9 million for eight projects through the new Community Development funding programs. This is the largest amount approved at one board meeting for community development projects in recent history.
“These projects are a testament to the hard work and ingenuity of organizations throughout the north to build strong, sustainable communities,” said Joel McKay, CEO, Northern Development. “This announcement marks the first set of project approvals through our new suite of community development programs, which were unanimously supported by every local government in the north. A huge thank you goes out to our applicants, regional advisors, board directors and staff for bringing this important milestone to fruition.”
Photo Credit: My Mountain Co-op/Shames Mountain via Instagram
The following proponents were successful in their funding applications:
- Valemount Curling Club – $107,523 through the Recreation Infrastructure program
- District of Vanderhoof – $168,974 through the Main Street Revitalization Capital program
- City of Terrace – $200,000 through the Main Street Revitalization Capital program
- Atlin District Airport Association – $232,666 through the Economic Infrastructure program
- Fraser-Fort George Museum Society – $291,605 through the Cultural Infrastructure program
- My Mountain Co-op – $300,000 through the Recreation Infrastructure program
- Tse’k’wa Heritage Society – $300,000 through the Cultural Infrastructure program
- Fort Nelson Historical Society – $300,000 through the Cultural Infrastructure program
