City welcoming grant applications
The City of Prince George is welcoming applications for funding from two grant programs. The community enhancement grant offers $200 to $1,000 for projects to improve neighbourhoods, foster civic pride, and “grow a proud, confident, safe, sustainable and healthy community.” Past recipients include the organizers of Candy Cane Lane, the College Heights Community Association Halloween event, and the 12th Avenue garden project. The contact for this program is Marta Gregor, 250.561.7798 or marta.gre[email protected]george.ca. The myPG grant helps local organizations develop and implement innovative activities, projects, and events. Eligible activities can be large or small, and activities or projects and should be accessible to residents of all backgrounds, ethnicities and income levels. The contacts for this program are Sarah Brown, 250.614.7897 or [email protected]george.ca, and Doug Hofstede, 250.561.7646 or doug. hofst[email protected]george.ca. Applications can be submitted through the city website, princegeorge.ca. The deadline is Oct. 15.