Tourism, Culture and Recreation
July 29, 2010
Ferryland Region Receives $21,505 for
Recreation Programs
Recreation programs in the Ferryland area have
received a total of $21,505 in support through the Community Recreation
Development Grant (CRDG) Program.
"The benefits of living an active, healthy
lifestyle are well documented," said the Honourable Terry French,
Minister of Tourism, Culture and Recreation. "This is part of the
Provincial Government's efforts to support municipalities and recreation
committees, particularly those in rural areas, which encourage residents
of all ages to become engaged in programming which contributes to their
overall well-being."
The 2010 CRDG Program, which is designed to
assist with the cost of delivering active-living programs, is providing
more than $576,000 to over 180 communities with a population of 6,000 or
fewer throughout Newfoundland and Labrador.
Investments in the Ferryland area are as
follows:
- Bay Bulls-Bauline Athletic Association - $5,390;
Mobile Recreation Committee - $4,125;
Town of Petty Harbour-Maddox Cove - $3,905;
Town of Cape Broyle - $3,025;
Town of Aquaforte - $2,970;
Town of Ferryland - $1,485; and,
Town of Calvert - $605.
"This funding plays an important role in the
development and maintenance of recreation programs in rural
communities," said Ferryland MHA Keith Hutchings. "I want to acknowledge
all those recreational committee volunteers in the Ferryland area who
give so freely of their time to ensure healthy recreational activities
exist."
Community Recreation Development Grant
applications are considered based on their alignment with the priorities
outlined in the province's recreation and sport strategy,
Active,
Healthy Newfoundland and Labrador
(2007). These priorities include
providing increased access to programming for all residents; making the
best use of community facilities; building community capacity to deliver
recreational programming, and promoting the inclusion of traditionally
under-represented groups, especially women and girls, seniors,
Aboriginal people, and those with disabilities.
For more information on the CRDG Program, and
criteria for application, visit:
www.tcr.gov.nl.ca/tcr/sports/community_recreation_development_grants.html.
Budget 2010:
The Right Investments — For
Our Children and Our Future
provides over $1.2 million in new
funding to improve existing recreation and sport programming and
introduce new initiatives. Since the launch of Active, Healthy
Newfoundland and Labrador, more than $70 million in Provincial
Government funding has been committed to recreational and sport
infrastructure, programming, and athlete development.
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Media contacts:
Heather May
Director of Communications
Tourism, Culture and Recreation
709-729-0928, 697-5061
heathermay@gov.nl.ca |
Donna Ivey
Communications Manager
Government Members Office
709-729-0898, 697-1424
donnaivey@gov.nl.ca |
2010 07 29
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