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Community Grants Closing Soon

Community groups and organisations have until September 30 to apply for Bass Coast Shire Council’s Community Grants

By Bass Coast Shire Council - 24th August 2001 - Back to News

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Just a reminder that community groups and organisations have until September 30 to apply for Bass Coast Shire Council’s Community Grants and Special Events funding schemes.

The grants are designed to help non-profit community groups or organisations based in the Shire.

The Grants program has two sections; community services and facilities, and community events. Groups or organisations applying for services and facilities are eligible for up to $5000. Those applying for community events are eligible for up to $3000.

For more information and an application form, visit any of the Council’s Customer Service Centres or phone (03) 5671 2211 or (03) 5951 3311. Application forms and guidelines can also be downloaded from Council’s website at www.basscoast.vic.gov.au

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