Twenty-two community sport organizations in the North will receive financial support form the Province’s $1.5 million local support relief fund.
The Covid-19 pandemic has put financial pressure on many local sports clubs. Without financial support many local sports clubs risk closure. A total of 288 organizations will be supported by the Local Sport Relief Fund.
The fund will cover administration and operational costs for local sports organizations dealing with the impacts of the pandemic. Eligible expenses include, insurance, administrative costs, rent, storage costs, equipment essential to providing sports programs and Covid-19 related supplies.
Jennifer Rice, MLA for North Coast, said in a press release, “Our government recognizes the important role local sport organizations provide in their communities, including Prince Rupert. During COVID-19, physical activity is more important for our mental health and well-being than ever.”
There has been a significant number of applications received for the initial Local Sport Relief fund which has made the ministry consider other opportunities to support the sports sector.
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