Columbia Valley Arts will have some help covering operating costs in 2022 and 2023 after Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) board of directors today approved a $10,000 grant for operating costs in 2022 and 2023 through the Columbia Valley Economic Development Service.

The board also agreed to a request for a grant of $10,000 in 2023 to be included in the RDEK’s draft 2023 – 2027 Financial Plan.

RDEK chief financial planner Holly Ronnquist noted in a request for decision report to the board the agreement for CV Arts to receive a grant of $10,000 in each year 2016 – 2021 for operating costs from the CV Economic Development Service has expired.

“CV Arts initially requested a new multi-year grant for five years. Finance has suggested that the request be made for two years to match a new multi-year grant policy proposal expected to be brought forward by early summer 2023, which would have multi-year funding approvals renewed by the board one year into each term,” Ronnquist explained.

“Providing a grant to CV Arts could provide economic benefit to the Columbia Valley as arts and culture contributes to the Columbia Valley being a desirable place to live, work and visit.”

The board unanimously agreed to the funding.

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