2008 LITTER CLEANUP GRANT

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The division has allocated $200,000 to promote community participation in the Keep Ohio Beautiful Month awareness campaign.  Grant awards may range in the amount of $200, up to but no more than $2,500.  This funding provides opportunities to financially support litter cleanup activities in Ohio communities.  No cash match is expected, but local financial or in-kind contributions will help to demonstrate a sense of commitment, and offset the overall cost of the project.  Applications must be U.S. postmarked or delivered to the division by January 4, 2008.

WHO CAN APPLY 

Those eligible to apply include Ohio counties, municipal corporations, townships, villages, solid waste management districts or authorities and Keep Ohio Beautiful-designated communities. 

FUNDING CRITERIA

These grants are competitive and the following criteria will be used to determine funding:

• Complete a litter cleanup activity on public land areas, roadsides or waterways between April 1 – May 31, 2008.
• Incorporate the Keep Ohio Beautiful Month slogan into your community’s awareness and promotional activities.
• All litter cleanup activities must involve the use of volunteers.
• Adherence to grant application guidelines: including required forms and comprehensive responses to all applicable questions, following format instructions and meeting deadlines.
• Financial need of the applicant will be taken into consideration.
• Agree to submit a completed final project evaluation no later than June 30, 2008. 

PAYMENT SCHEDULE

Subject to cash availability and after final execution of the grant agreement, grantees will receive checks for the full amount of the grant award.  Payment will be made to the authorized applicant only.

CONTACT:  Nexida Feliciano at nexida.feliciano@dnr.state.oh.us or by calling (614) 265-6375.