The Litter Crew Grant is a competitive grant that provides funding of up to $10,000 to municipalities, KAB affiliates and non-profit community groups to pay for litter removal crews.
Donor Name: PalmettoPride
State: South Carolina
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 11/01/2023
Size of the Grant: up to $10,000
Grant Duration: 1 year
Details:
The governing organization should prioritize roads that would be unsafe for volunteers, roads that require routine maintenance, state highways, as needed, and hot spots. PalmettoPride maintains that litter prevention is best, but pickup is an important part of litter prevention. Routine pickup helps to reduce litter on the roads and to foster community pride.
Funding Information
Total maximum funding allowed is $10,000.
Grant Period
The Litter Crew Grant will be for one year, with targeted start date of January 15. Special requests will be taken on an as is basis.
Use of Grant Funds
Eligible grant activities may include any combination of the following:
- Salary/Stipends
- Illegal dumpsite remediation and removal
- Heavy duty or OSHA materials for litter removal
- Supplies for large on-going litter cleanups (i.e. monthly cleanups, assign-a-highway, community service)
- Litter pickup safety signs
- Conferences/Travel (up to $1,500).
In-Kind Donations
- Illegal Dump Signs (w/o posts)
- Litter cleanup supplies
- Tarps
- Trash bags (PalmettoPride green bags).
Eligibility Criteria
All litter control organizations, government departments/organizations, KAB affiliates and community/youth organizations in South Carolina with the ability to supervise and administer payment for litter pickup are eligible to apply for these funds. Priority will be given to groups who have not received a grant within the last two (2) fiscal years and those who partner with other volunteer organizations committed to litter reduction.
For more information, visit PalmettoPride.