Keep Louisiana Beautiful seeks to fund projects and programs that have a measurable, sustainable impact on one or more of the identified focus areas. Focus areas include litter and waste reduction, recycling, reusing, litter enforcement, and environmental education as it relates to KLB’s mission.
Donor Name: Keep Louisiana Beautiful
State: Louisiana
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 03/08/2023
Size of the Grant: $2,500 up to $8,000
Grant Duration: 9 months
Details:
The purpose of the Healthy Communities Grant (HCG) is to provide funding to support local projects and programs that will bring about behavioral changes needed to improve, preserve, and protect the natural beauty of Louisiana.
Funding Information
This is a reimbursement grant that funds projects/programs ranging from $2,500 up to $8,000.
Project Period
The Healthy Community Grant period runs from August 1, 2023 to May 1, 2024.
Eligibility Criteria
Louisiana non-profit 501(c)(3) organizations, governmental agencies, schools and universities, KAB Affiliates, and pre-certified Affiliates located in Louisiana are eligible to apply. Individuals, KLB board members, and staff are not eligible.
Funding Restrictions
HCG funds must be used to reduce litter and waste, increase recycling and reusing, support litter law enforcement, and educate students and the general public on environmental issues related to KLB’s mission. Gardening projects, tree planting, computers, electronics, printers, travel expenses, food and beverage, registration fees, cash awards, insurance, salaries, expenses associated with fundraising activities, and projects conducted on private property will not be funded. Administrative expenses must not exceed 10% of the grant budget and must be based on $26.33 per hour (Independent Sector, Louisiana state rate, 2021). Keep America Beautiful affiliates requesting trash receptacles, cleanup supplies, or environmental education workshops must apply using Trash Receptacle Affiliate Grant, Cleanup Supplies Grant, or Environmental Education Affiliate Grant.
For more information, visit Healthy Communities Grant.