Executive Council
August 12, 2013
Thirty-two organizations supporting youth engagement activities and learning opportunities for young people across Newfoundland and Labrador will receive approximately $640,000 in funding from the Provincial Government. The Honourable Keith Hutchings, Minister Responsible for the Office of Public Engagement, announced the recipients of Grants for Youth Organizations today at the offices of the Girl Guides of Canada - Newfoundland and Labrador in St. John’s.
“The youth of Newfoundland and Labrador have opportunities today never experienced in our history, and helping our young people develop to their full potential is why we continue our ongoing commitment to youth organizations,” said Minister Hutchings. “Various organizations will receive funding totalling $640,000 to ensure thousands of young Newfoundlanders and Labradorians are exposed to a variety of positive learning opportunities and experiences. Grants will assist groups who focus on youth engagement and provide quality programs and projects which provide leadership, mentoring, and educational initiatives which directly benefit our young people.”
Funding was made available through the 2013 Grants to Youth Organizations program, administered by the Office of Public Engagement. Grants will support organizations which support youth in self-reliance, leadership and citizen development, provide funding for a specific service or event, and/or support the development and delivery of new or existing organizational programs.
“Through these partnership initiatives, supported by the Office of Public Engagement, we are investing in organizations and programs that advance youth leadership, awareness of opportunity and development of important life skills for youth in all regions of the province,” said Minister Hutchings. “We are proud to work with these dedicated organizations which are encouraging youth to be actively involved with their communities and helping to develop our greatest resource, our young people.”
With a grant of $36,600 to support programming costs and events, the Girl Guides of Newfoundland and Labrador was one of the 36 organizations receiving funding today.
“For over 90 years guiding has allowed girls in this province to be confident, resourceful, courageous, and to make a difference in the world,” said Donna Tuck, Membership, Marketing and Public Affairs Adviser with the provincial guiding council. “The Girl Guides of Newfoundland and Labrador appreciates the assistance of the Provincial Government as funding allows us to continue to assist members in programs, international travel, camps, membership and promotion.”
A complete list of the 2013 Grants to Youth Organizations and the projects/programs receiving funding can be viewed in the backgrounder below.
Recognizing youth are an essential partner in helping shape the future of Newfoundland and Labrador, Budget 2013: A Sound Plan, A Secure Future, invested over $3.7 million in organizations, programs and services such as Community Youth Networks, Grants for Youth Organizations, the Getting the Message Out program, and the URock Awards honouring youth and youth-lead organizations.
Media contacts:
| Heather Maclean Director of Communications Department of Innovation, Business and Rural Development 709-729-4570, 697-4137 heathermaclean@gov.nl.ca |
Donna Tuck Membership, Marketing and Public Affairs Adviser Girl Guides of Newfoundland and Labrador 709-570-5439 donnajtuck@yahoo.ca |
BACKGROUNDER
2013 Grants to Youth Organizations
The following organizations will receive funding for special projects and
programs
through the 2013 Grants to Youth Organizations initiative:
| Group | Project/Program Description | Funding Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Air Cadet League of Canada | To assist with the cost of administering air cadet program in this province. | $1,000 |
| Army League of Canada | To assist with cost of administering army cadet program in this province. | $3,000 |
| Big Brothers-Big Sisters of Eastern Newfoundland | Support for volunteer-based adult mentoring programs for youth 6-17. | $105,000 |
| Botwood Boys and Girls Club | To help provide recreational, social and educational programs for youth
5-18. | $9,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region | Assist the regional office which facilitates and supports the work of the
clubs across the province, and its plan to develop Regional Youth Council. | $50,100 |
| Boys and Girls Club of St. John’s | In support of school and evening programs that focus on youth leadership,
health and wellness and tutoring for youth 5-17 in Buckmaster Circle and
Mundy Pond area. | $72,000 |
| Church Lads Brigade, St. John’s | Support for sports tournaments, outdoor activities, summer camps, and
community and citizenship development for youth 5-19. | $2,500 |
| Concerned Citizens for a Safer Community, Englee | To assist with training for leaders and activities for youth 12-18. | $8,000 |
| Crescent Collegiate, South Dildo | Assisted with the cost of students attending Unisong 2013 in Ottawa. | $4,000 |
| Duke of Edinburgh’s Awards | Ongoing support for program that promotes leadership citizenship and
empowerment among youth 14-25. | $29,900 |
| Exploits Valley YMCA, Grand Falls-Windsor | To help provide parent-child program three days per week. | $9,000 |
| Gander Boys and Girls Club | To assist with Lunch Bunch and afterschool programming for youth 5-18. | $15,000 |
| Girl Guides of Canada – Newfoundland and Labrador Council | To support programming costs related to camps, workshops, meetings,
conferences, awards and special events. | $36,600 |
| Global Vision-Junior Team Canada | To assist with cost of leadership training for 30 youth from across
province. | $10,000 |
| Goulds Recreation Association | Nine-week leadership program for youth. | $1,200 |
| Humber Community YMCA, Corner Brook | To assist with cost of afterschool programs, summer camps, health and fitness, and outreach initiatives for youth and families. | $13,500 |
| James Hornell Boys and Girls Club, Buchans | Funding for cooking program that integrates budgeting and safety for youth
13-18. | $37,400 |
| Navy League of Canada, NL Division | To assist with the citizenship training for youth 9-18 through sea corps
summer camps, bands, and national assessments. | $3,000 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador Chess Association | To assist with the cost associated with school, regional, provincial and
national tournaments for youth 6-18. | $1,000 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador Youth Parliament | In support of program that educates high school and university students
about the parliamentary system through discussion and debate | $3,000 |
| Norris Arm Boys and Girls Club | To help provide junior chefs, youth leadership training, afterschool
programming, and healthy and active living programs for youth 5-18.
| $15,300 |
| O’Donel High School, Mount Pearl | To assist with lunch time sessions where guest speakers discuss careers with
high school students. | $1,400 |
| School Lunch Association | To help with the cost of providing hot lunches to students in Grades 1-6.
| $100,000 |
| St. Anthony and Area Boys and Girls Club | To assist with afterschool programs, recreational activities and leadership
training for youth 5-18. | $9,000 |
| Twillingate Leo Club | To help youth 12-17 attend leadership workshops. | $1,650 |
| Parish of the Ascension, Mount Pearl | Session to encourage dialogue on spirituality, leadership, ethics, social
action, leadership, and social action for youth 14-24. | $1,500 |
| Pool’s Cove Recreation Committee | Youth Centre activities including Homework Haven, music classes, gym
programs for youth five and up. | $5,000 |
| Scouts Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Council | In support of programs and activities that promote youth leadership,
responsibility, team building, community development among youth 5-26. | $31,200 |
| St. Jacques-Coombs Cove Recreation Committee | To assist with cost of recreational activities and equipment for youth. | $5,000 |
| Wabana Boys and Girls Club, Bell Island | Support for educational, career development, sports arts and summer programs
for youth 5-18. | $36,000 |
| Wabush Teen Centre | Support for recreational and other activities for youth 8-18. | $10,000 |
| Westrock Community Centre, Corner Brook | To assist with programming and supportive services for at-risk youth and low
income families. | $9,000 |
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