Australia Day 2020

Welcome to the East Gippsland Shire Australia Day 2020 online grant application service, powered by SmartyGrants.

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East Gippsland Shire Council is again calling for community groups to organise Australia Day 2020 (Sunday 26 January 2020) celebrations in their local community.

Grants are available to a range of groups and organisations throughout the Shire to assist the community in enjoying Australia Day celebrations.

Grants of up to $1,000 are available up to three years per organisation. Applications  close  on the 31 October 2019

Council would like activities on Australia Day to be free to the public, however, understands that community groups may seek some donations to subsidise other costs.

For queries about the guidelines, deadlines, or questions in the form, please contact:-

Jeanette Seignior Events Officer East Gippsland Shire Council

Phone: 5153 9500 during business hours 

Email: jeanettes@egipps.vic.gov.au  and quote your application number.

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