The Village of Port Alice plans to boost its local economy and support diversification through grant funding.
The funding is part of the province’s Rural Economic Diversification and Infrastructure Program. According to a council report, the decision followed a meeting with the minister of jobs and economic growth during the Union of British Columbia Municipalities convention, where the village decided to move ahead with an application.
“When the Village of Port Alice met with the minister, we asked if we could apply for the capacity funding again,” the report said. “We were told we could, since the village had previously received funding for the economic development officer.”
The report notes that maximum funding is $50,000 per year for three years. Approved applicants may also receive up to $100,000 in milestone-based development funding.
Council approved a motion to submit an application, with the village to manage the grant and cover any cost overruns.
