Posted on Sep 04, 2025 | News,Press Releases
Keep Louisiana Beautiful Awards $72,017 in Beautification Grants to 11 Organizations in 10 Parishes
BATON ROUGE, La. – Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser and Keep Louisiana Beautiful (KLB) today announced the 2025-2026 grant recipients of the KLB Beautification Grant program. KLB has awarded $72,017 in grants to 11 organizations in 10 parishes for beautification projects.
“We are proud to support these communities as they invest in projects that make Louisiana more welcoming, vibrant, and attractive,” said Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser. “By working together, we can keep Louisiana beautiful and ensure our Sportsman’s Paradise shines for generations to come.”
“Beautification visually enhances a community, leading to increased tourism, economic development, and an improved quality of life for residents,” said Susan Russell, KLB Executive Director. “People are less likely to litter in areas that are well maintained and beautiful, so reducing litter in highly visible areas is an additional key driver of this grant. First impressions count, and this grant program helps communities look their best.”
The KLB Beautification Grant provides reimbursement grants for beautification projects ranging from $1,000 to $10,000. Grant projects should enhance and beautify entry points of municipalities and parishes, or highly trafficked roadway medians.
Plants and trees must be at least 25 percent native to Louisiana and other restrictions apply. In addition to beautifying public spaces, projects exhibit diverse community support, collaborations between organizations, matching contributions, and benefits to community residents. Eligible to apply for the KLB Beautification Grant were Louisiana parishes and municipalities.
In 2025, KLB awarded $1.12 million in grant funding. Grant opportunities include the Greener Grounds Grant, Healthy Communities Grant, Community Affiliate Grant, University Affiliate Grant, Trash Receptacle Grant, Beautification Grant, Sheriff’s Grant, and Surveillance Camera Grant. Information on these grants can be found at KeepLouisianaBeautiful.org.
During the KLB State Conference from September 23-24 at the Crowne Plaza Executive Center in Baton Rouge, Jan Windhorst, Grants Director for KLB, will lead a breakout session on KLB’s grant opportunities. Other beautification and community improvement topics are included in the agenda, which can be viewed on the KLB State Conference webpage. Use the link to register to attend the conference to network, learn, and take ideas back to your community.
The 2025-2026 Beautification Grant recipients by parish include:
Caddo Parish
City of Shreveport: The City of Shreveport will replace signage and add trees to the Shreveport Regional Airport entrance.
Jefferson Parish
Town of Jean Lafitte: The Town of Jean Lafitte will enhance the city’s entrance with native plants and lighting to create a vibrant, inviting, and eco-friendly environment.
Lafayette Parish
City of Scott: The City of Scott will enhance beautification efforts in areas adjacent to Scott’s Veterans Memorial at the Rail Park, as well as the entrance into the downtown area.
Lafayette Consolidated Government: Lafayette Consolidated Government will complete two projects that include a Cajun Prairie Entryway and enhancements to Moncus Park.
Lafourche Parish
City of Thibodaux: The City of Thibodaux will enhance Edwin H. Chiasson, Sr. Memorial Park with a new sign and plants as well as trees throughout the park.
Lincoln Parish
City of Grambling: The City of Grambling will beautify the city’s entrance with native plants and a professionally designed welcome sign.
Ouachita Parish
City of West Monroe: The City of West Monroe will enhance five distinct, highly trafficked locations within the city with native plants.
Plaquemines Parish
Plaquemines Parish Government: Plaquemines Parish Government will improve the city’s existing welcome signs with native flowers and plants.
St. Bernard Parish
St. Bernard Parish Government: St. Bernard Parish Government will enhance seven entryways to the St. Bernard Bike Trail leading into native plant gardens.
St. Mary Parish
City of Morgan City: The City of Morgan City will install flower beds containing Louisiana native plants to enrich green spaces, reduce maintenance, and promote sustainability on Main Street.
Tangipahoa Parish
City of Ponchatoula: The City of Ponchatoula will revitalize the city’s entrance with a new welcome sign and native plants.
About Keep Louisiana Beautiful
Keep Louisiana Beautiful (KLB) is a state program under the Office of the Lieutenant Governor and the Department of Culture, Recreation, & Tourism promoting personal, corporate, and community responsibility for a clean and beautiful Louisiana. KLB supports local communities through programs and resources for litter education, prevention, removal, enforcement, beautification, recycling, waste reduction, and sustainability initiatives. KLB is affiliated with the national organization, Keep America Beautiful, and is supported by a robust statewide network of Community Affiliates and University Affiliates. Learn more at KeepLouisianaBeautiful.org.
