Possible Clues:

• Almanac span (2 years)
• January 1 to December 31
• It starts with a celebration
• Grant including a loan chased by auditor for specific period
• Jan 1 to Dec 31
• Within twelve months perhaps, this is all the time one has annually
• Almanac span (2 words)
• Within twelve months perhaps, Declan Cook and revolutionary artist find June is nearly half way through it
• Jog and relay race that starts on January 1st
• Taxing period, usually