Keep Louisiana Beautiful’s Community Affiliate Grants program supports Community Affiliate organizations across Louisiana that are actively engaged and committed to making a measurable impact in their local communities. Community Affiliates who meet specific criteria at application time can apply for a Program Grant.
2024-25 Keep Louisiana Beautiful Community Affiliate Program Grant
Grant application deadline: November 15, 2024
Grant period: January 15 – December 1, 2025
Grant Description
This grant of up to $5,000 is offered to help current Keep Louisiana Beautiful Circle of Excellence Community Affiliates market and implement a variety of KLB programs including the Clean Biz Partnership, Love the Boot Week, KLB Youth Education Activities, Get Down and Clean Up, Put the Brakes on Litter and Let Louisiana Shine.
The purpose of the Keep Louisiana Beautiful Community Affiliate Grant Program is to amplify the KLB Affiliate’s work by encouraging the business community, stakeholder organizations, and individuals to engage in activities that prevent litter and/or beautify public spaces.
Eligibility
Keep Louisiana Beautiful Community Affiliates that have also been recognized as current members of the “Circle of Excellence.”
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2024-25 Community Affiliate Program Grant Application
2023-24 Community Affiliate Grant Recipients:
Organization: Keep Abita Beautiful
Grant Amount: $2,497
Project: Recycling Initiatives
Abita will purchase containers for event recycling and pocket totes to pass out at events to reduce single-use plastic bag use.
Organization: Keep Algiers Beautiful
Grant Amount: $1,200
Project: Litter Education
Algiers will purchase car litter bags for students to take home to their parents/caregivers. In addition, they will work with school groups, teachers, and school leadership to educate students on the negative impacts of litter.
Organization: Keep DeSoto Beautiful
Grant Amount: $2,500
Project: Road Safety Campaign
DeSoto will purchase tarps, bungee cords and informational flyers to distribute to prevent roadside litter. Marketing materials will educate the public on the importance of securing their loads.
Organization: Keep Slidell Beautiful
Grant Amount: $2,500
Project: Trash Receptacles
Slidell will purchase receptacles to prevent litter along roadways and in parks. Marketing efforts will promote the use of the receptacles.
Organization: Keep St. James Beautiful
Grant Amount: $2,500
Project: Water Bottle Refill Station for Events
St. James will implement water bottle refill stations at outdoor events. Information about the harm of single-use plastic bottles will be distributed through the local paper, schools, libraries, and by volunteers.
Organization: Shreveport Green
Grant Amount: $2,310
Project: High School Litter Cleanup Program
Shreveport Green will partner with high schools to organize cleanups, analyze litter collected, and use the information to develop a comprehensive litter program to reduce litter around schools. Cleanup supplies will be purchased for participating students.
