[BCMA] Gaming grants

[Moderated BCMA subscriber listserv.]

Thank you Barb for posting this...BCMA has received notification of an 
award 35%-less than last year's actual award (after the second 50% came 
March 30, 2011), and even less than the requested amount.

"On the street" I have heard that several sports groups have similarly 
received at least 25% less than last year's grant. Some have speculated that 
this may be in part due to the current Gaming Review process. Some have 
wondered if there would be a similar "balance" payment later this fiscal year, 
perhaps dependent on results of the Gaming Review process & options 
presented to the Province.

It would be helpful if others who have received their funding notifications 
posted their outcomes to this listserv to see if there is a sector-wide trend; 
and/or if there are any accompanying qualifying assessment remarks 
regarding the level of funding.

Thanks,
Jim


> We applied for a Community Gaming Grant for just under $20,000 and have just
> learned that we were awarded $5,000.  Last year we were not successful,
> however in several of the previous years we were awarded what we requested.
> Another local heritage group requested $14,000 and was awarded $3,000.  Just
> wondering how everyone else is making out with this grant.
> 
> 
> Barb Watson, Manager
> Nicola Valley Museum Archives 
> "to preserve, share and display the rich heritage of The Nicola Valley"
> 1675 Tutill Court, Box 1262
> Merritt, BC  V1K 1B8
> phone/fax 250-378-4145
> email nvma at uniserve.com
> www.nicolavalleymuseum.org
> 
> 

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Jim Harding, ED
BC Museums Association
(250) 356-5694