Green Bag Grants

Eligible applicants are KTB affiliates in H-E-B/Central Market service areas with Gold Star, Silver Star
or Good Standing affiliate status. While not a requirement, affiliates are strongly encouraged to
partner with local schools, youth groups, H-E-B stores, recreational venues, government agencies
and/or community organizations. Multiple projects in a community may be funded, but a separate
application must be received for each distinct project.

Criteria and additional information on the grant may be found online here. Questions? This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 

Past funded projects include:

• Trail restoration
• Outdoor learning facility at local school
• Event recycling supplies
• Native garden grant at local library

Check out some examples of past funded projects here. 

Grant Amount 

The minimum grant award is $500, and the maximum award is $3,000.

Projects must be completed and funding spent by July 29, 2022. If total project costs exceed grant amount, the project can be completed using other sources of funding. Please note, however, the project must be completed or the funding will need to be returned to KTB. Applicants must agree to submit a final report on their project by August 19, 2022 (see Timeline section for more details).

Special consideration for all awards will be given to projects that:

• Involve schools, scouts, or other youth groups
• Partner with local H-E-B store 
• Serve low-income or under-served populations 

Project concepts could include, but are not limited to:

• Education (formal/informal) and outreach
• Implementation of programs

Funds may NOT be used for the following purposes:

• Governmental or corporate recycling programs
• Repayment of existing debt or obligations
• Payment of organizational overhead
• Legal fees
• Loan or bank fees
• Subsidization of existing contracts
• Ongoing staff expenses
• Pass-through grants
• Field Trips

Only fully completed entries submitted on time, by eligible parties, and in compliance with the guidelines will be judged. Grantees may be required to participate in a regional press event.

Coronavirus Precautions

Winning communities must agree to follow all state and local regulations regarding COVID-19 and submit a safety plan for the project.

Only fully completed entries submitted on time, by eligible parties, and in compliance with the guidelines will be judged. Grantees may be required to participate in a regional press event.

Use of Social Media and pictures to promote the activities and sponsor

• Grant recipients much post 2 photos of their GBG program to Facebook and/or Twitter, tagging the following and including the hashtag #ktbgreenbaggrants
• Keep Texas Beautiful - @keeptxbeautiful
• H-E-B/Central Market - @HEB
• Contribute a brief summary, to be used on the Affiliate page of the KTB website
• Social Media Guide

• October 1, 2021: Application(s) must be received by KTB by 5 p.m. CT
• October 29, 2021: Winners will be notified and grant funds distributed 
• July 29, 2022: Projects must be complete and grant funds spent
• August 19, 2022: Final report form must be received by KTB

Please note: By accepting funds for their project, grant applicants consent to completing the final report on time. Failure to do so will result in loss of KTB affiliate benefits and future grant participation.

Evaluation Process
Winners will be selected by a panel of judges. All decisions made by the judges are final. Grant allocations will be determined by scope of service.

• Application must be submitted through the specific online application form.
• All questions on the application form online must be completed with adequate information and detail.
• Please DO NOT submit materials that are not requested in the application. They will not be used in the judging process.
• Applications must be submitted to KTB by October 1, 2021 by 5 p.m. CT.