District of Squamish receives $6.285 million grant from B.C. Growing Communities Fund

March 3, 2023

The District of Squamish has received $6.285M in provincial funding through the new Growing Communities Fund.  The funding provides one-time assistance to local governments across the province for projects that support community growth. The funds are intended to help address urgent priorities in B.C. communities.   

“It’s great that the province is recognizing the pressures that B.C. municipalities are facing to keep up with growth,” says District of Squamish Mayor Armand Hurford. “I, along with my Council colleagues, look forward to discussing how to best utilize these funds to maximize the benefit to the community. We thank the Province of B.C. for these funds that will help our ability to respond to current and future needs of our community.” 

Funding amounts were determined by the population size and growth of each of the 188 municipalities and regional districts. The grants will be distributed by the end of March 2023.  

For more information about the Growing Communities Fund, visit: https://news.gov.bc.ca/28220                                                                             

For a breakdown of funding by local government, visit: https://news.gov.bc.ca/files/BG_GrowingCommunitiesFund.pdf  

About the District of Squamish  

Inspired by nature and hardwired for adventure, the District of Squamish is the local municipal government servicing a growing and diverse community with a population of 24,000+, inclusive of members of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) upon whose traditional unceded territory we live, work and play. Nestled between ocean and mountains, the vibrant and entrepreneurial town feel, lush natural environment, and unmatched outdoor recreation make for a one-of-a-kind lifestyle and business destination. Guided by the Squamish 2040 Official Community Plan, Council and staff work to effect meaningful change on the most important community issues of our time under five main goals: Resilient, Healthy, Connected, Liveable and Engaged.  

March 3, 2023