Emily Plihal
Local Journalism
Initiative Reporter
Town of Peace River debated approvals for another round of Grant to Organizations applications at its regular meeting on April 14.
Council had a total of nine applications in its first quarter of application submissions, Mayor Elaine Manzer says.
“Organizations that can apply for the funding include not-for-profit community groups, teams and organizations of Peace River for community development, sport and recreation purposes,” she says.
“This grant was created to help community organizations who are working to improve the well-being of the community and quality of life for residents.”
This year, council awarded Peace River Minor Hockey U18C with $1,000, Peace Playland with $4,000, Peace River Scottish Society with $2,500, Peace River Rotaract received $9,480 to help facilitate River Days, the Wahoos Swim Club received $1,000, the Peace River & District Chamber of Commerce received $1,400 for the Christmas parade and World Jet Boat Races Western Division received $10,000 to facilitate this summer’s race event.
In addition, council directed administration to fund Citizens on Patrol for $5,000, to be taken out of the Town’s operational fund.
Interested Peace River groups can apply for the grant by visiting the Peace River town website at www.peaceriver.ca.
Total budget for the 2025 Grants to Organizations program is $50,000 for the year.