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BC150 Volunteer Incentive Program
November 5, 2008
I am writing to ensure your organization is aware of the BC150 Volunteer Incentive Program, announced by the Premier and me on October 5, 2008.
This new grant honours volunteers and the contribution they make to British Columbia. BC150 VIP will recognize 30,000 eligible British Columbian volunteers who donate their time to a charitable event with a $50 donation in their name. The program will run until Dec. 31, 2009. All volunteers for eligible events will receive a congratulatory card from the Premier.
In order to qualify, a community organization must plan a special fundraising or awareness event that is not in support of regular programs but, rather, supports a special project or initiative. Special projects include any program or service that is not normally conducted by an organization. A limit of 100 contributions will be made by the Province on behalf of volunteers to any one organization. In addition, the organization must be eligible for a community gaming grant.
Applications are available online (http://www.hsd.gov.bc.ca/gaming/grants/bc150-volunteer.htm) or by calling the Gaming Policy and Enforcement Branch at (250) 387-5311. All BC150 VIP events must conclude by Dec. 31, 2009.
Funding for the recognition effort is provided through the Province's Community Gaming Grants program.
Honourable Rich Coleman
Minister of Housing and Social Development & Minister Responsible for Gaming
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