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Three towns and a non-profit association are receiving July 4th fireworks grants from the Dare County Tourism Board.

Grant funds are used for the payment of contracted fireworks displays only. Grants are disbursed on a matching basis, not to exceed 50% of the actual contracted cost.

Dare County commissioners consented for the expenditures totaling $61,775 for the four grants.

The grants are awarded to:

Avon Property Owners Association: $14,875

Town of Kill Devil Hills: $12,400

Town of Manteo: $19,500

Town of Nags Head: $15,000

Diane Bognich, director of administration/grants coordinator for the Outer Banks Visitors Bureau, made the presentation at the April 7, 2025 meeting.

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