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Posted on Friday 22nd of June, 2018,
Round one of Greater Shepparton City Council’s 2018/19 grants programs will open on Monday 25 June and the community is encouraged to take a look at the range on offer and make an application.
The Our Sporting Future, Community Arts Grants, Community Matching Grants, Community Sustainability Grants, Greater Shepparton Greater Health Grants, Small and Large Event Grants, Small Town Festive Grants (decorations) for December 2018, Festive Event Grants for December 2018 and Australia Day 2019 Grants, are all currently open for application until 5.00pm Monday 30 July 2018.
Greater Shepparton City Council Director Sustainable Development Geraldine Christou said the grants are a great opportunity for the community to get financial assistance for projects or activities that need funding.
“Council provides assistance to community organisations for worthwhile projects that meet the criteria,” she said. “There are lots of small groups in our municipality that could do with a helping hand and we are keen to provide funds to see some of these projects get off the ground,” said Ms Christou.
Grants Information Sessions:
Session 1
Monday 16 July at 5.30 - 7pm
Session 2
Tuesday 17 July at 12 - 1.30pm
Venue: Shepparton Sports Stadium, Main Pavilion, 55 Packham Street
Please RSVP to: Grants Coordinator, Anna Feldtmann on telephone (03) 5832 5218 or via email: anna.feldtmann@shepparton.vic.gov.au
For further information about Council grants please see: www.greatershepparton.com.au/grants-and-funding
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