Local governments, First Nations and not-for-profit organizations on Vancouver Island are receiving funding to promote economic diversification, clean-economy opportunities, and infrastructure development.

“People in rural areas know their communities better than anyone else, and that’s why it’s so exciting to see these projects that they have envisioned going forward,” said Brenda Bailey, Minister of Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation.

“We’re working with community leaders in every corner of our province to build thriving, sustainable economies for generations to come.”

The Government of B.C. is investing as much as $33 million across rural areas of the province for the second intake of the Rural Economic Diversification and Infrastructure Program (REDIP).

Communities throughout the Association of Vancouver Island and Coastal Communities will be receiving up to nearly $13 million in funding for 41 approved projects.

In its first two years, REDIP will see as much as $99 million invested in more than 300 projects throughout rural B.C. Applications for the third intake of REDIP are expected to open in July.

To see the full release, visit Government of British Columbia.