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Community projects and events funded by council

By Contributed

Apr 8, 2024

Great day out: Molyullah Easter Sports 2024 was supported by $2000 in funding from Benalla Rural City Council. Photo: Issie Hill Photo by Contributed

Benalla Rural City Council has allocated $12,000 to arts, entertainment and community projects as part of its 2023/24 Major Events Funding program.

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Through this, $2000 was allocated to the Cake Decorators Association of Victoria – Benalla branch and another $2000 went to the Molyullah Recreation and Public Reserve Committee.

The Cake Decorators Association of Victoria – Benalla branch will use the funding to host the 2024 state seminar in cake decorating from Friday, July 5, to Sunday, July 7.

The Molyullah Recreation and Public Hall Reserve received $2000 for the annual Molyullah Easter Sports, which was held on April 1.

Mayor Danny Claridge welcomed the funding allocation.

“Council’s Major Event Funding Program enables local community groups, clubs, organisations and external event groups to seek up to $2000 in funding to assist in the staging of events that will provide measurable economic benefit and enhance the image and liveability of Benalla Rural City,” Cr Claridge said.

For more information visit www.benalla.vic.gov.au/Services/Grants/Community-Grants-and-Funding/