Mayor Rob Small was joined this morning by members of Council to present five community support grant cheques. This group of recipients includes the Cumberland African Nova Scotian Association, the YMCA of Cumberland, The Terry Fox Run - Amherst, the Cumberland Chamber of Commerce, and a youth who plays as goalie on a local hockey team.
Unable to join on April 9, Chris Johanneson received a community support grant on April 14 on behalf of the Chignecto Arts Council, in support of their upcoming Artist & Artisan Social event on May 29.
An annual budget is allocated to support community events, festivals, and participation in tournaments at the provincial, national, and international level, by awarding grants.
Please visit our Community Grants page for more information about this program.
Victoria Vance of the Cumberland African Nova Scotian Association received a cheque in support of CANSA’s upcoming Blue Nose Marathon event for elementary school students.
Trina Clarke and Beth Doucet from the YMCA of Cumberland were on hand to receive their organization’s grant in support of the Kids of Steel Triathlon.
Monique Sullivan with the Amherst Terry Fox Run received funds today that will assist with hydration and nutrition for participants in this fall’s fundraising event.
Beth Peterkin with the Cumberland Chamber of Commerce accepted a grant cheque in support of the upcoming Empowering Cumberland Conference.
Nate Stewart took a quick break from school today to accept his community support grant that will assist with expenses to play in a hockey tournament in Montreal over the Easter weekend.
Chris Johanneson received a community support grant cheque on April 14 on behalf of the Chignecto Arts Council. Funds will help support the organization's May 29 Artist & Artisan Social event.
