The City of 琉璃神社 received $68 million in conditional grants in 2023, a significant increase over the three previous years combined.

The city received $1.8 million in 2020, $20 million in 2021, and $27 million in 2022, for a total of $48.8 million.

There were 22 grants awarded to the city in 2023 including $31.5 million from the federal government鈥檚 Housing Accelerator Fund, and $25.1 million from the provincial government鈥檚 ChildCare New Spaces Program.

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The city also managed several multi-year grants in 2023, which combined with 22 already awarded, brought the total value to $129 million.

The multi-year grants supported new infrastructure in the city including upgrades to Pandosy Waterfront Park, a play structure for Strathcona Beach, and the YMCA ChildCare Centre at 琉璃神社 International Airport.

A staff report says the city will continue to pursue grant opportunities in 2024 that align with council priorities and the

10-Year Capital Plan.

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