The council said applications were open for its Christmas Decoration Grants program, which awards a grant of up to $5000 to each town.
“It’s time for communities to put their heads together and come up with some great applications to enhance their public spaces and main streets with festive cheer,” Mayor Laura Binks said.
“Grants will be awarded for the purchase and installation of outdoor Christmas decorations such as lighting, Christmas trees, feature decorations, signage and banners and/or decorations that provide sensory experiences.
“We encourage applications to consider the environment by selecting decorations that can be used again and ones that will also have minimal impact on the environment as applicants that do this will be given priority.”
Cr Binks said the grants were a great way to brighten townships and encourage further outdoor activity.
“We have heard, through our community engagement, that activation of public spaces is something that is important to people,” she said.
“We are eager to see communities embrace this grant opportunity and we look forward to seeing the displays during the festive season, which will no doubt bring a smile to people’s faces.”
Grant applications opened on July 1 and close on Monday, August 1, at 5pm.
To apply for the Christmas Decoration Grants Program, visit https://strathbogie.smartygrants.com.au/XmasDecorations2022_23 and for more information, email info@strathbogie.vic.gov.au or phone 1800 065 993.
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