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Special Events Funding Announced

Bass Coast Shire Council has announced $20,500 worth of grants

By Bass Coast Shire Council - 30th November 2001 - Back to News

Bass Coast Shire Council has announced $20,500 worth of grants plus in-kind support to local events in this year’s round of special events funding.

Cr Miranda Sage, Mayor of Bass Coast Shire Council, explained that special events funding is aimed at events that will increase tourism in the area and involve community groups in the process.

"Council is providing grants and in-kind support for a diverse range of local events this financial year," said Cr Sage.

Events that received the grants and/or in-kind support are:

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Published by: basscoastshire@gippslander.com

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