News & Updates
Province Hosts Gaming Grant Information Events
The Community Gaming Grants Branch is hosting half day information sessions in regions throughout the province. The first of these is in Richmond from 9-Noon on Friday January 27. At the Richmond City Centre Community Centre, 5900 Minoru Blvd #105, Multipurpose Room 4. Email cggoutreach@gov.bc.ca to register. There is no cost to attend....Read more
BCACG Responds to New Guidelines
Press Release – For Immediate Release Easier to Navigate Gaming Grants Guidelines Abbotsford, BC December 9, 2016: Under the Ministry of Community Sport and Cultural Development, the Gaming Grant Guidelines have been amended to be more user-friendly and accessible. The main content has not been changed, they have been re-ordered and some things have been […]...Read more
Province Publishes Updated Guidelines
On December 8 the Community Gaming Grants Branch published a response to the Auditor General’s Report and announced updated Guidelines. The Guidelines are an online document, streamlined to follow the flow of the Application and there are a few changes, but none substantial. As an example, where volunteer hours used to be calculated at $10/hr […]...Read more
Auditor General – report on Community Gaming Grants
December 7, 2016: Read the British Columbia Auditor General’s report of the Audit of Community Gaming Grants, conducted during October 2014 – September 2015. The Report provides 10 recommendations about measuring impact and program transparency. The Auditor General concludes that government’s framework for administering the Community Gaming Grant program is suitable, but improvements are needed. […]...Read more
Gaming Branch Phone 250.356.1081
September 1, 2016 Joanna White, Executive Director of the Community Gaming Branch has advised that, as a result of a telephone system upgrade, the generic phone number has been disconnected. This is the number that is referenced in the Notices of Grant/Denial. Please call 250.356.1081 to reach the Duty Analyst at the Community Gaming Branch. […]...Read more
August Update & Symposium Info
2015 Symposium – October 6 & 7, 2015 at the River Rock Casino Resort. More details inside....Read more