Tourism Powell River will receive a $10,000 grant from the provincial government through an initiative to support economic development and recreational opportunities for BC residents in rural communities.
The BC government is providing nearly $14 million in grants for more than 150 projects throughout the province.
Funds received by Tourism Powell River will go toward a Hygge Business Case and Feasibility Study, which will assess the concept of a series of Hygge Tourism-hosted events in the fall/winter months, supporting year-round tourism.
“As someone who lives in a rural community, I know that rural BC is the backbone of our economy,” stated Doug Donaldson, minister of forests, lands, natural resource operations and rural development, in a media release. “The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted every region of our province, and I’m glad our government is providing these one-time grants to lend extra help to people, communities and economies in rural BC.”
Grant recipients were identified from applications received during the sixth intake of the Rural Dividend Program in summer 2019. Priority was given to economic development projects that have a focus on and a potential for job creation.
