$750,000 Provided to Support Provincial Sport Organizations

Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation Bernard Davis announced almost $667,000 in support of annual operations, professional assistance and high-performance projects for 44 Provincial Sport Organizations.

Additionally, approximately $85,000 has been invested to assist 13 provincial sport organizations to purchase equipment and other supports that assist athletes and coaches.

This annual funding is approved to Provincial Sport Organizations through an application-based process. Approvals are granted upon review of the provincial sport organization’s initiatives and progress in areas such as sports participation, organizational effectiveness, coaching and officiating and sport excellence.

Funding is also provided to purchase equipment and other supports that assist athletes and coaches, such as scoring systems, landing mats, tackle bags and more.