He and other local organizers were upset when the funding was first announced last year, and that has been compounded.
Last month, the Vancouver Folk Music Festival passed a motion to dissolve its society after 45 years.
Last year, 35 C heat melted his crowds.
In a letter requesting sponsorship from local businesses, she said the 2022 event would feature up to 100 live music performances in the park, with up to 12,500 people in attendance.
According to Jill Nessel, spokesperson at the Ministry of Tourism, Arts, Culture, and Sport, the purpose of the Fairs, Festivals and Events Recovery Grant was to support the safe resumption of events throughout the province.
Three applications were put forward for Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows and all three received funding.
The News asked for details about the local applications for grants.
Applications submitted by organizations were required to demonstrate local or regional support and community impact through both economic benefits and quality of life, as well as alignment with ministry and government priorities.