The city of Coquitlam will be doling out $235,660 to community groups and sports organizations as part of its grant program for fall 2015.
Grants are allocated to groups looking to buy equipment, host events or take on capital projects, and more than 38 applicants asking for some $600,000 were reviewed for the most recent intake.
Some of the larger approved grants include:
• Austin Heights Business Improvement Association (Daisy Days) — $10,776;
• Stage 43 Theatrical Society (Musical Theatre Production) — $10,555;
• Theatrix Youtheatre Society (Curtain Call — 25 Years of Theatrix) — $6,086;
• Tri-City Iranian Cultural Society (Iranian New Year Events) — $17,996;
• 2016 U19 World Lacrosse Society (2016 FIL Men’s World Lacrosse Championship) — $12,258;
• Coquitlam Lions Water Polo Association (Draft Jamboree/capital equipment) — $14,948;
• Coquitlam Sharks Aquatic Club (BCSSA Provincial Championships) — $25,000;
• Pacific Storm Water Polo Association (Evergreen Tournament) — $12,289;
• Children of the Street Society (Youth Art Engagement Project) — $6,800;
• Coquitlam Public Library (Coquitlam 125 Celebrations) — $5,630;
• More Sports (More Sports Coquitlam) — $6,500;
• Rochester elementary PAC (playground equipment) — $50,395;
• Tri-Cities Community TV Society (equipment) — $6,093;
• Tri-City Minor Ball Hockey Association (equipment) — $13,658.
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