Litter Prevention Grant

Application Open: October 1
Submission Deadline: December 15
Award Announced: January TBD

ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS

All litter control organizations, government departments/organizations, non-profit organizations in South Carolina 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.

LEVELS OF FUNDING:             

The Litter Prevention Grant is a competitive grant that provides organizations up to $5,000 to develop successful anti-litter programs and activities at the local level.

Eligible grant activities may include any combination of the following:

• Community involvement cleanups and awareness campaigns
• Tarp campaigns
• Illegal dumpsite remediation and removal
• Supplies for large on-going litter cleanups (i.e. monthly cleanups, assign-a-highway, community service)
• Heavy duty or OSHA materials for litter removal
• Litter pickup safety signs
• Conferences/Travel (up to $1,500)

In-Kind Donations:

• Litter cleanup supplies
• Tarps
• Trash bags (PalmettoPride green bags)

REPORT FORMS

• Great American Cleanup – August 1
• Mid-Year Progress – June 30
• Final Summary and Expenditures – December 31

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