The Keep Georgia Beautiful Foundation is seeking applications for the BRACE Grant Program to reduce litter, blight, and illegal dumping on public property and encourage code enforcement efforts.
Donor Name: Keep Georgia Beautiful Foundation
State: Georgia
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 09/29/2023
Size of the Grant: $2,500 or $5,000
Details:
Funded through the Solid Waste Trust Fund (SWTF), the grant program is designed to provide assistance to Georgia communities to address these challenges.
Funding Information
Grants of $2,500 or $5,000 will be made in October 2024.
Eligible Activities
The BRACE Grant allows applicants to develop project proposals that best support their community needs. Projects must focus on eliminating litter and illegal dumping, as described by the authorized uses of the SWTF. Examples of BRACE Grant projects may include, but are not limited to, an amnesty day where residents can discard waste items in roll-off dumpsters, educating homeowners about local code compliance, Great American Cleanup activities such as a neighborhood cleanup or community-wide cleanup days, installation of additional security cameras, or conducting a litter law enforcement workshop.
Eligibility Criteria
- Eligible applicants and recipients for the BRACE Grant include:
- Counties, municipalities, or any combination of the same, hereafter referred to as local governments
- Public authorities, agencies, commissions, or institutions
- Local government applicants must have Qualified Local Government status as of the date of their application, as determined by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs.
For more information, visit KGBF.
