RDN News Release - Spring 2025 Recreation Grants Awarded

The Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) Board approved grants for organizations at the June 24, 2025, board meeting. The value of the grants awarded for the spring 2025 intake totals $37,560 and will be used for a variety of recreation-focused projects. Recreation grants provide funds to organizations requesting financial assistance to offer recreation programs, special events or projects which benefit specific communities or the whole Oceanside area. 

There are two categories in the recreation stream: youth specific (11-18 years) and community (all ages). The funding was awarded as follows:
•    $4,960 in Oceanside Recreation Services Youth Grants awarded to three organizations
•    $32,600 in Oceanside Recreation Services Community Grants awarded to 20 organizations