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13 CBX APRIL 2015 14 CBX APRIL 2015 update CBF funding grant programs are best placed to placed best are programs grant and structure CBF the that ensure to is goal Our detail. in processes and structures of existing retention the and change of both implications the through to think necessary time the taking is Foundation sector. the The from received recommendations to its responses of range broad the and Group, by Nous review report independent the considering thoroughly Review the of complexities the through work to to continue February in meeting atwo-day held Board CBF The OPPORTUNITIES CBF GRANTS Small Equipment YourPromote Station grants Ethnic Content Development grants CBOnline grants Content TV Indigenous GRANT CATEGORY CBF Structure and Governance Governance and Structure CBF . We are carefully and and . We carefully are Web: www.cbf.com.au Phone: 03 8341 5900 Email: [email protected] CONTACT THECBF:

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