Grants

The RORR Grant will provide affiliate communities with $500 - $1,500 to purchase recycling bins to either start a new recycling program (community, office, or school) or add to an existing recycling program. Affiliates applying for the grant should already have a recycling plan in place, through either an existing recycling program or plans with a waste hauler or local government to implement a new recycling program.

The grant application is now closed.  2020 winners will be announced soon. 

This grant will provide KTB affiliates with monetary assistance to help strengthen their public space recycling programs. The grants should be used to increase access to recycling opportunities in parks, green spaces, recreation areas, and on city streets. The grants can range from $1,000-$2,000 and only KTB affiliates in Good Standing (or above) for 2019 are eligible to apply.  

2019 grant applications closed on December 6, 2019.

The Garden-Ville Materials Grant will provide five affiliate communities in the Central Texas area, near a Garden-Ville store, with $1,000.00 worth of gardening materials (one tree, soil, mulch, and compost) needed to create and maintain a demonstration garden or beautification effort.

The Native Garden Grants in association with Nissan provides winning affiliate communities with $800.00 and support and materials to create and maintain a native plant demonstration garden. These will serve as models to educate people to grow native species.

The Rebuilding Texas Fund was established in August 2017 by Keep Texas Beautiful to support our affiliate communities impacted by Hurricane Harvey. The Rebuilding Texas Grants will provide financial aid to affiliates who are hoping to undergo rebuilding or restoration projects.

2018 Winners have been announced; stay tuned for upcoming grant details.

The Green Bag Grants, in association with H-E-B and Central Market, provide $25,000 in funding for KTB affiliates’ new and existing programs for beautification, litter prevention, recycling, sustainability, waste reduction, water conservation, and plastic bag recycling and reduction. 

The 2019 grant application has closed; stay tuned for winner details. 

The UPS Foundation has been a supporter of Keep America Beautiful since 2004. In 2020, The UPS Foundation is proud to offer the Keep America Beautiful-UPS Community Tree & Recovery Tree Planting Grants in the amount of $80,000.

Funding will be offered for Community Tree Planting and Post-Recovery Tree Planting Projects. The grants will prioritize projects that reduce levels of carbon dioxide (CO2) and greenhouse gas emissions through strategic plantings, emphasize the importance of native trees, plant fruit trees to produce fruit for local consumption, and plant trees that have a greater likelihood of withstanding disasters.

Applications are due on July 17, 2020.

Healthy thriving communities depend on involved citizens, organizations and corporate partners for momentum. Waste Management lends support and services to causes that promote civic pride, economic development and revitalization. Every community has challenges, and Waste Management strives to be part of the problem solving initiatives.

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State Farm Neighborhood Assist^® is back to help the causes you care about make a lasting impact in your community. The program will award $25,000 grants to 40 nonprofit organizations across the country.

The submission phase starts July 15 and ends when 2,000 submissions are reached. You can prepare now by going to the website and downloading the submission guide. 

Entergy’s Open Grants Program focuses on improving communities as a whole. They provide funds for projects in the areas of arts and culture, community improvement/enrichment, the environment and healthy families. These grants are available to communities where Entergy has operations.

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Centralized location for grant seekers to find and apply for federal funding opportunities. It takes a bit of searching to find opportunities that are right for your organization, but the Category feature helps narrow your search.

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In its 25 year history, the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation has made more than $640 million in investments through more than 10,000 grants to more than 3,000 organizations and agencies in the United States and throughout the world.

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NEEF offers a variety of grants and awards in order to support and highlight the great work being done across the nation at the local level. We applaud and support individual and group commitment to nature through education and service.

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Patagonia provides grants to organizations that identify and work on the root causes of  environmental problems. Because change occurs through a strong grassroots movement, funding focuses on organizations with strong citizen support. Most grants are in the range of $3,000 to $8,000.

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The TERP program provides financial incentives to eligible individuals, businesses or local governments to reduce emissions from polluting vehicles and equipment. The program consists of nine different grant programs with different requirements and due dates.

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A community garden grant program that provides tools and resources to help communities reach their goals for neighborhood beautification and healthy, sustainable food sources. The application is open to non-profit organizations in North America.

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Environmental Education in Georgia offers a variety of grants. Visit our website to view grants listed in order by application deadline and grouped by month due. Don’t miss continuing opportunities located in the “ongoing section” of our website.

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North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE) offers a variety of opportunities including grants, scholarships, contests, publishing opportunities, events, and more. Visit our website for more information.

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Educators, both K-12 classroom and informal, who are interested in receiving support for students to design and implement hands-on environmental solutions are eligible for project funding. Visit our website to research the grants and resource opportunities below to determine which program best fits your needs.

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The Herb Society of America offers grants & scholarships to support herb education through; elementary school education (in the form of a living herb garden); consumer goods research & development; college students pursuing higher education; and a variety of regional unit scholarships.

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The Recycling Partnership is a national nonprofit transforming recycling in towns all across America. Every day, we work hand-in-hand with communities and businesses because improved recycling creates jobs, protects the environment, and empowers communities.  Check out the new improvements in the 2019 Cart Grant RFP here and complete your application!

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Lyft Community Grants support nonprofit organizations working across metropolitan regions nationwide, including many where Keep America Beautiful affiliates are located. Each month, one organization in each participating region that clearly states the role that transportation and mobility plays in the organization's mission or operations will receive a $1,000 grant in the form of a Lyft ride credit. Lyft will notify the winning organizations no later than the 10th of each month.

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Submit a short grant proposal with your idea for how to engage members on energy efficiency and benchmarking and receive up to $3,000 to fund your idea! The City Energy Project (CEP) is a national initiative to create healthier and more prosperous cities by improving the energy efficiency of buildings. CEP collaborates with each city to develop a tailored set of policies and programs to improve the energy performance of its building stock, including energy benchmarking legislation. By partnering, CEP and ULI intend to facilitate engagement and peer to peer learning opportunities in participating cities.

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Receive up to $3,000 for local sustainability programming focused on collaboration in tenant spaces to promote energy efficiency and sustainability! The Tenant Energy Optimization Program integrates energy efficiency into tenant space design and construction and delivers excellent financial returns through energy conservation. The program is a ten-step process that details pre-lease, design and construction, and post-occupancy phases for tenant spaces. The process emphasizes the importance of collaboration among tenants, building owners, and service providers.

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The David and Lucile Packard Foundation offers over $40 millionThe David and Lucile Packard Foundation offers over $40 millionannually through their Ocean program grants. The program aimsto eliminate IUU fishing, ensure fisheries are sustainable, andprotect shorebird and seabird habitat—none of which is possiblewithout addressing trash pollution in our environment.

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The Community Outdoor Outreach Program (CO-OP) grant provides funding to local governments and non-profit organizations for programming that introduces under-served populations to environmental and conservation programs as well as TPWD mission oriented outdoor activities.

2019 Applications Now Closed. Stay tuned for 2020 applications. 

The Local Park Grant Program consists of 5 individual programs that assist local units of government with the acquisition and/or development of public recreation areas and facilities throughout the State of Texas. The Program provides 50% matching grants on a reimbursement basis to eligible applicants. All grant assisted sites must be dedicated as parkland in perpetuity, properly maintained and open to the public.        

2019 Applications Now Closed. Stay tuned for the 2020 application. 

You can start making a change in your community to reduce the amount of cigarette litter by implementing a local Cigarette Litter Prevention Program (CLPP) and educating adult smokers on the proper disposal of their cigarette butts. 

Each year, Keep America Beautiful awards CLPP grants to its affiliates, local governments, business improvement districts, downtown associations, parks and recreation areas, and other organizations dedicated to eradicating litter and beautifying their communities.

Applications due on April 10, 2020. 

The Pollution Prevention Grant Program is announcing the availability of funds to provide technical assistance (e.g., information, training, tools) to businesses in order to encourage the development and implementation of source reduction practices (also known as “pollution prevention” or “P2”). Source reduction practices can help businesses save money by reducing resource use, expenditures, waste and liability costs, while at the same time reducing their environmental footprint and helping to protect human health and the environment. 

Deadline extended to April 30, 2020. 

Source Reduction Assistance (SRA) grants fund innovative source reduction approaches (also known as “pollution prevention” or “P2”). P2 means reducing or eliminating pollutants from entering any waste stream or otherwise released into the environment prior to recycling, treatment, or disposal. In keeping with the statutory authorities under this program, SRA grant projects must use one or more of the following technical assistance methods to carry out source reduction/P2 activities: a) research, b) investigation, c) experiments, d) education, e) training, f) studies and/or g) demonstration of innovative techniques.

Deadline extended to May 15, 2020. 

Lowes and Keep America Beautiful have partnered for the 2019 Community Partners Grant. These grant funds will help engage local volunteers to take action to benefit communities across the country. Grant funding this year will be awarded in the form of Lowe's GIFT CARDS ranging from $500 to $10,000. All projects must be completed and have final reports by Aug. 1st. 

The 2019 deadline has passed. Stay tuned for the 2020 application.

The 2020 Gro More Good Grassroots Grant presented by The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation and KidsGardening is designed to bring the life-enhancing benefits of gardens to communities across the United States.  Awards provide funding for the development of new and expansion of existing youth garden programs and greenspaces serving 15 or more youth. Winners will be selected based on their commitment to the maintenance and sustainability of their garden program including plans for growth and future fiscal stability.

Applications are due on February 14, 2020 at 11:59 PST. 

Service Objects In-Kind Grants will support organizations that encourage environmental leadership through the reduction of waste, and caring for our resources. We will provide in-kind donations to organizations that are working to encourage environmental conservation, as well as providing education for both personal and environmental health. In-kind contributions support the programs and/or daily operations of an environmental organization. Grants will be made on an individual basis up to $2,500.

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The Texas NRCS Project G.R.E.E.N. (Growing Roots for Education, Environment and Nutrition) is an effort to challenge schools and school districts, both public and private, to establish vegetable and fruit gardens, rainwater harvesting systems, pollinator habitat and high tunnels across Texas. The simple act of planting a garden can help unite neighbors in a common effort and inspire locally led solutions to challenges facing our state. Challenges that can be addressed with locally led solutions can be diverse in both urban and rural settings. Addressing hunger with a garden can bring communities together and initiate other positive outcomes for people. Pollinator habitat planned with urban and rural gardens can provide an increase in harvest potential while providing food and habitat for declining insect communities in Texas.

Applications due on May 29, 2020.

Our Town is the National Endowment for the Arts’ creative placemaking grants program. Through project-based funding, they support projects that integrate arts, culture, and design activities into efforts that strengthen communities by advancing local economic, physical, and/or social outcomes. Successful Our Town projects ultimately lay the groundwork for systemic changes that sustain the integration of arts, culture, and design into local strategies for strengthening communities. These projects require a partnership between a local government entity and nonprofit organization, one of which must be a cultural organization; and should engage in partnership with other sectors (such as agriculture and food, economic development, education and youth, environment and energy, health, housing, public safety, transportation, and workforce development). Cost share/matching grants range from $25,000 to $150,000, with a minimum cost share/match equal to the grant amount.

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