MCSS gets $29K grant for Making the Arts Connection project
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Updated: July 06, 2009 11:29 AM
Mission Community Services Society is getting $29,000 to fund the Making the Arts Connection project.
The society's joint provincial/federal grant helps capitalize the project which consists of book and film festivals, archival presentations and panel discussions to highlight Mission's culturally diverse history and community.
BC Anti-racism and Multiculturalism Program (BCAMP) funding helps to prevent and eliminate racism by enhancing community understanding of multiculturalism in B.C. Proponents have until March 31, 2010, to complete projects. Ten projects, totalling over $236,000, have a youth component, including leadership training and mentoring. Other projects focus on community engagement and awareness.
Groups were given the opportunity to apply for funding of up to $30,000 for projects, through a request for proposals (RFP) on the BC Bid website. Thirty proposals were received, with 19 meeting the RFP criteria. Two proposals were put on an eligibility list, should additional funding become available. Contract negotiations to finalize the successful proposals are underway.
Funding is provided in part by the Government of Canada through the Agreement for Canada-British Columbia Co-operation on Immigration and Annex B.
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