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Amendment C213 to the Whittlesea Planning Scheme - Epping Renewal Site: 215 Cooper Street, Epping
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Grants, awards and competitions

Grants, awards and competitions

We provide funding grants to support the community, and run a number of award programs and competitions to recognise and celebrate our community members.

Community Development Grants
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Sustainable land management grants and incentives
Australia Day Awards
Reconciliation Awards
Cultural Heritage Program Grants
Female participation in sports grants
New and Emerging Groups
2009 Bushfire Commemoration and Community Development Grants Scheme

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Apply for an arts, cultural or sporting grant
Apply for a new and emerging community group grant
Apply for a sustainable land management rate rebate

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