Victoria, BC– The Capital Regional District (CRD) Arts Commission has approved $122,500 in funding for 25 local not-for-profit arts organizations through the Arts & Culture Support Service.

”Despite the challenges posed to presenters due to COVID-19, we are committed to supporting arts and cultural organizations,” said CRD Arts Commission Chair Jeremy Loveday. “We know that some performances will be delayed significantly and expect that other organizations will explore innovative or creative ways to present projects that implement social distancing and protect the community as directed by the Provincial Health Officer. We’ll work with funded organizations during this difficult time to support the health of the local arts sector and ensure the wellbeing of our region.”

There is one more Project Grant intake this year. The next deadline is April 30, 2020.

• View a full list and amounts of the Project grant recipients
• Read about the projects

The CRD Arts & Culture Support Service is provided by Saanich, Victoria, Oak Bay, Esquimalt, View Royal, Highlands, Metchosin, Sooke and Southern Gulf Islands. For more information, visit www.crd.bc.ca/arts.

Proud to be recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers and Canada’s Greenest Employers, the CRD delivers regional, sub-regional and local services to 13 municipalities and three electoral areas on southern Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands. Governed by a 24-member Board of Directors, the CRD works collaboratively with First Nations and all levels of government to enable sustainable growth, foster community well-being, and develop cost-effective infrastructure while continuing to provide core services to residents throughout the region. Visit us online at www.crd.bc.ca.

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