The money comes from the Community Recreation Development Grant program.
“The 2010 Community Recreation Development Grant program is providing over $576,000 to more than 180 smaller communities throughout Newfoundland and Labrador to enable people of all ages to participate in recreational and physical activity,” said Recreation Minister Terry French in a news release. “This is one part of the provincial government’s efforts to support municipalities and recreation committees, particularly those in rural areas, which encourage residents to live more active, healthy lifestyles.”
A dozen groups in the area will get funding of between $1,155 and $5,500.
“It is great that so many municipalities and committees within the region will benefit from this recreation grant program,” said Baie Verte-Springdale MHA Kevin Pollard.
Community Recreation Development Grants are available to communities of 6,000 or less.
.jpg){kind=small}
.jpg){kind=small}
