Grant funding from the provincial government is available for Summerland organizations.
Dan Ashton, MLA for the riding of Penticton, said the province has provided more than $1.5 million to the riding since the 2013 provincial election. The funding includes a cheque for $13,660 to the Summerland Community Arts Council, presented at the end of April.
Other funding for arts and cultural organizations in the region was presented at the same time.
Ashton said the money has been available because of the provincial Liberals’ money management.
“We’re able to do this because we have very good fiscal management,” he said.
He said community organizations are urged to apply for the money.
“Those grants mean an awful lot to the communities and the societies that are huge contributors to the communities,” he said.
