Award of Culture Fund Grant to First Light Festival CIC by Suffolk County Council
Suffolk County Council · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of Culture Fund Grant to First Light Festival CIC by Suffolk County Council
Awarded 08 Apr 2025
Awarded08 Apr 2025
Value£20,000.00
SupplierFirst Light Festival C.I.C.
AgencySuffolk County Council
RegionEast of England
CategoryArts & Culture
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Suffolk County Council awarded a contract to First Light Festival C.I.C.
for the Culture Fund - First Light Festival CIC, valued at 20,000 GBP.
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