Healthy Communities Grant

Geographic Scope: Louisiana statewide

Program Description: The Healthy Communities Grant provides funding to support local projects and programs that bring about behavioral changes needed to improve, preserve and protect the natural beauty of Louisiana. The grant is a reimbursement-based program that supports projects and programs aligned with KLB's mission.

Focus Areas:

• Litter abatement and waste reduction
• Recycling, reusing
• Litter enforcement
• Environmental education
• Water pollution reduction
• Household hazardous waste management
• Environmental training and workshops
• Community cleanups and stewardship

Eligibility:

• 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations
• Governmental agencies
• Schools and universities
• Keep Louisiana Beautiful (KAB) affiliates
• Pre-certified affiliates
• Located in Louisiana

Award Details:

• Funding range: $2,500 - $8,000 per project
• Reimbursement basis
• Minimum 15% cash match, in-kind donation or equivalent volunteer hours value required
• Reimbursements dispersed on December 1 and May 1
• Funding cycle typically runs August 1 - May 1

Requirements:

• Grantees must participate in America Recycles Day (November 15) or Great American Cleanup (March-May annually)
• Grantees encouraged to attend KLB State Conference
• Project completion required within specified timeframe

Background: Since 2004, Keep Louisiana Beautiful has awarded over $3 million in grants to local communities. In 2015, the program funded $200,000 across 32 organizations. In 2018, $92,000 was provided for projects. In 2019-2020, 40 grants totaling $125,000 were awarded.

Application Process

Two-Stage Application Process:

1. Letter of Intent (First Stage)
   • Submit initial letter of intent
   • Selected applicants will be invited to submit formal application
   • Typically due in March (varies by year)
2. Formal Application (Second Stage)
   • Submit complete application
   • Due date typically in April (varies by year)
   • Include required documentation and project details

Application Requirements:

• Letter of Intent as first step
• Formal application with project details
• Demonstration of alignment with KLB mission
• Evidence of commitment to community education
• Plan for volunteer engagement
• Description of behavioral change goals
• Documentation of at least 10% cash match or in-kind donation
• Receipts and reports for reimbursement

Application Submission: Online applications available at www.keeplouisianabeautiful.org/grants/

Contact: Email inquiries to keeplouisianabeautiful.org for specific application guidelines and deadlines