How much funding does Healthy Communities Grant provide?

Healthy Communities Grant provides $2,500 - $8,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Healthy Communities Grant?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

Healthy Communities Grant

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Funding Amount

$2,500 - $8,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Healthy Communities Grant

Funder: Keep Louisiana Beautiful Inc.

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 10% cash match or in-kind donation 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.

Contact: keeplouisianabeautiful.org/grants/

How to Apply

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

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