In an effort to further litter prevention efforts across the state of Tennessee, Keep Tennessee Beautiful, in cooperation with the Tennessee Department of Transportation and the Tennessee Association of Chief of Police is offering a grant to city police departments within the state. The goal of the program is to provide funding to assist law enforcement agencies to clean up and prevent littering across the state.
Donor Name: Keep Tennessee Beautiful
State: Tennessee
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 08/12/2022
Grant Size: $5,000
Details:
A focused enforcing of the state litter law sends a clear message to the public that it is an issue of concern. The presence of litter is damaging to road safety, wildlife, property values, the tourism industry, and so much more.
When applying for the grant it is important to emphasize litter prevention. Keep Tennessee Beautiful will prioritize projects focused around: litter cleanup, overtime hours for patrol, unsecured loads, illegal dumping cleanup/prevention.
Funds can be used for but are not limited to the following:
- Special equipment to assist for litter cleanups (trailers, tarps, wenches, trash bags, yard tools, etc.)
- Litter prevention items such as trail cams, fencing, signage, etc.
- Safety equipment for litter cleanups like caution signs, safety vests, gloves, etc.
- Over time salary for officers on patrol specifically for (litter offenses, uncovered loads, litter cleanup safety, litter cleanups with inmates, etc.)
Grant recipients will be required to report on the results of the grant funded activity as well as results.
- If grant funds are applied to litter patrol overtime, reports will include number of hours devoted to patrol and number of citations/warnings given.
- If grant funds are used for litter cleanups, photos, as well as pounds of litter removed must be reported.
Grants projects are capped at $5,000 reimbursements.
For more information, visit Keep Tennessee Beautiful.
