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Revenues from the Alberta Lottery Fund make a difference in the lives of all Albertans through allocations to 13 specific ministries in support of public initiatives, and to foundations and grant programs which directly support volunteer and community-based initiatives.

The following is the list of Alberta Lottery Fund transfers for the 2011-12 fiscal year:

Ministry Transfers (2011-12)

Aboriginal Relations

First Nations Development Fund 103.8 million
First Nations Relations .2 million
  $ 104.0 million

Advanced Education and Technology

Capital Maintenance and Renewal 65.0 million
Capital Expansion and Upgrading 40.0 million
  $ 105.0 million

Agriculture and Rural Development

Agricultural Service Boards 10.6 million
Agriculture Societies 8.7 million
Agriculture Initiatives 1.4 million
  $ 20.7 million

Children and Youth Services

Family and Community Support Services 45.0 million
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Initiatives 12.0 million
Prevention of Family Violence and Bullying 6.5 million
  $ 63.5 million

Culture and Community Spirit

Community Facility Enhancement Program 38.0 million
Alberta Foundation for the Arts 29.2 million
Community Initiatives Program 25.5 million
Major Fairs and Exhibitions 22.0 million
Community Spirit Donation Program 16.0 million
Film and Television Production 16.5 million
Alberta Historical Resources Foundation 8.0 million
Other Initiatives 6.5 million
Bingo Associations 6.1 million
Human Rights, Citizenship and Multiculturalism Educ. Fund 1.7 million
Arts -            
Support for Mount Royal Conservatory of Music 10.0 million
  $ 179.6 million

Education

Public and Separate Schools Support - Operational Funding -            
School Facilities Infrastructure 113.6 million
Basic Education Program Initiative - High Speed Network -            
  $ 113.6 million

Employment and Immigration

Summer Temporary and Other Employment Programs 7.4 million
Settlement and Integration 4.6 million
  $ 12.0 million

Environment

Conservation and Education .5 million
  $ .5 million

Health and Wellness

Alberta Health Services 285.5 million
Human Tissue and Blood Services 125.0 million
Community-Based Health Services 10.0 million
  $ 420.5 million

Municipal Affairs

Municipal Sustainability Operating Grants 26.0 million
  $ 26.0 million

Solicitor General and Public Security

Gaming Research 1.6 million
Horse Racing and Breeding Renewal Program 23.2 million
Balance to General Revenue Fund 166.6 million
  $ 191.4 million

Tourism, Parks and Recreation

Alberta Sport, Recreation, Parks and Wildlife Foundation 23.3 million
Recreation and Sports Facilities Grants -            
Hosting Major Athletic Events -            
  $ 23.3 million

Transportation

Municipal Water Wastewater Program/Water for Life 100.0 million
Rural Transportation Partnerships 24.2 million
Provincial Highway Preservation 30.0 million
Provincial Highway Rehabilitation -            
Albert Cities Transportation Partnerships 30.0 million
Streets Improvement Program -            
  $ 184.2 million
TOTAL FUNDING $ 1.44 billion

Each year, the Lottery Fund Estimates are voted on in the provincial Legislature, ensuring transparency and full accountability.

Eligible charities can also raise funds through licensed charitable gaming events (bingo, casinos, pull-tickets, raffles). For more information and licence application forms, please visit aglc.ca



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