The Tasmanian Government has announced the successful applicants for this year's Arts Organisation funding program.
Minister for the Arts and Heritage, Madeleine Ogilvie, congratulated the recipients of the $1.3 million annual funding round.
She also announced a new $600,000 Strategic Initiatives and Service Organisations Program.
The new funds will support four organisations to provide a range of crucial services including sector advocacy, engaging with national initiatives and bodies.
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