Purpose of Grant
The Litter Crew Grant is a competitive grant that provides funding of up to $10,000 for litter removal crews for local roads. The governing organization should prioritize roads that would be unsafe for volunteers, roads that require routine maintenance, 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.
Grant Period
The Litter Crew Grant is awarded for one calendar year.
Eligible Applicants
All municipalities and government agencies 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 organizations who have not received a grant within the last two (2) fiscal years.
Application Submission
A governing body, such as County, City or Town Council, may administer grant funding. PalmettoPride reserves the right to reject all proposals and not award any grant funds under this solicitation. Failure to follow the directions outlined in the application guidelines will result in the application not being considered for funding.
Use of Grant Funds
The total maximum funding allowed is $10,000.
Eligible grant expenses may include any combination of the following:
- Litter crew wages
- Heavy duty/OSHA materials for litter removal
- Litter Pickup Safety Signs
In-Kind Donations
PalmettoPride offers the following supplies at no cost to you.
- Litter Cleanup Supplies (gloves, vests, grabbers)
- Trash Bags (PalmettoPride green bags)
Grant Reporting Requirements
All grantees will be required to submit the following reports: Monthly Pickup and Final Summary & Expenditures report.
If you fail to comply with these guidelines or to fulfill your proposed grant obligations, PalmettoPride reserves the right to request financial reimbursement of the amount granted. Failure to submit required reports shall disqualify the recipient for any future grants.
Any questions regarding the PalmettoPride Litter Crew Grant should be directed to:
Sherryl Jenkins, Grants Program Manager
(877) 725-7733 or sjenkins@palmettopride.org
REPORTING DEADLINES
The organization will provide to the following reports:
- Monthly Status Update due the 1st Friday of every month
- Final Summary and Expenditures due December 15.
Failure to submit required reports shall disqualify the recipient for future grants.
Final Summary and Expenditures report is due no later than December 15.
All supportive documentation should be included as follows:
- Expense receipts or purchase orders.
- Before and after photos.
- Copies of all related newspaper articles.
- All letters of commendation and other related documents.
Failure to adhere to these requirements or to fulfill the commitments outlined in your grant proposal may result in PalmettoPride requesting the return of granted funds. Additionally, failure to submit required reports will disqualify your organization from consideration for future grant opportunities.
REPORTING DEADLINES
The organization will provide to the following reports:
- Monthly Status Update due the 1st Friday of every month
- Litter Index Survey & Mid-year Progress report due within 6 months of receiving the grant award
- Final Summary and Expenditures due within 12 months of receiving the grant award
Failure to submit required reports shall disqualify the recipient for future grants.
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Answer all questions.
2. Complete the Expenditures Report.
- You must provide copies of all expense receipts or purchase orders.
- Item Purchased: Please list the item purchased with grant funds.
- Budgeted: Please list the budgeted amount allocated for this item.
- Actual: Please list the actual amount spent for this item.
3. Include any supportive documentation.
- Before and after photos.
- Copies of all related newspaper articles.
- Letters of commendation and other related documents.
Failure to adhere to these requirements or to fulfill the commitments outlined in your grant proposal may result in PalmettoPride requesting the return of granted funds. Additionally, failure to submit required reports will disqualify your organization from consideration for future grant opportunities.
Mid-Year Progress report is due no later than June 30.
Failure to adhere to these requirements or to fulfill the commitments outlined in your grant proposal may result in PalmettoPride requesting the return of granted funds or project items. Additionally, failure to submit required reports will disqualify your organization from consideration for future grant opportunities.
Final Summary report is due no later than September 30.
All supportive documentation should be included as follows:
- Before and after photos.
- Copies of all related newspaper articles.
- All letters of commendation and other related documents.
Failure to submit required reports will disqualify your organization from consideration for future grant opportunities.
Reporting deadline: August 1
All supportive documentation should be included as follows:
- Before and after photos.
- Copies of all related newspaper articles.
- All letters of commendation and other related documents.
Failure to adhere to these requirements or to fulfill the commitments outlined in your grant proposal may result in PalmettoPride requesting the return of granted funds or project items. Additionally, failure to submit required reports will disqualify your organization from consideration for future grant opportunities.
Did you know for every additional cigarette receptacle, the littering rate for cigarette butts decreases 9%? When asked, a majority of smokers said they would properly dispose of their butts if suitable receptacles were available. Keep South Carolina Beautiful requests your help in finding locations to place FREE cigarette litter bins to provide opportunities for adult smokers to dispose of their cigarette butts properly.
Requirements:
- Install the cigarette litter bin(s) in an accessible place (e.g., outside entrance to retail location, or transition point where adult smokers commonly dispose of cigarette butts). Hardware is included to mount each receptacle.
- Maintain litter stand(s) (e.g., regularly empty cigarette butts into garbage).
Please follow instructions to help us ensure we have up to date information for the Adopt-A-Highway program.
Fill out the information below within one week after your pickup in order to receive credit for your efforts. Your participation cannot be credited until this information is received.
Purpose of Grant
The Litter Prevention Grant provides organizations in South Carolina with donated cleanup supplies and up to $10,000 to purchase or lease litter preventative equipment.
Grant Period
The Litter Prevention Grants are awarded for one calendar year.
Eligible Applicants
All litter control organizations, government agencies, and 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.
No organization will be awarded more than one Litter Prevention Grant per funding cycle. Joint projects are only eligible for one grant award.
Application Submission
Grant funding may be administered by a governing body, such as a County, City, or Town Council, or by a non-profit organization. PalmettoPride reserves the right to reject all proposals and withhold grant funds for this solicitation. Applications that do not adhere to the instructions outlined in the guidelines will not be considered for funding.
Use of Grant Funds
Total maximum funding allowed is $10,000.
Eligible grant expenses may include any combination of the following:
- Community involvement cleanups and awareness campaigns
- Watergoats and other trash trap devices
- 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
In-Kind Cleanup Supplies
PalmettoPride offers the following supplies at no cost to you.
- Litter Cleanup Supplies (gloves, vests, grabbers)
- Cigarette Prevention Program Bins/Receptacles
- Monofilament Bins
- Signs
- Tarps
- Trash Bags (PalmettoPride green bags)
Grant Reporting Requirements
All grantees must participate in the litter reduction related SC Sweep, held in March. In addition, the grantee will provide reports documenting cleanup efforts and a final financial report outlining expenditures.
If you do not adhere to these guidelines or meet your grant obligations, PalmettoPride reserves the right to request repayment of the grant amount. Additionally, failure to submit the required reports will make you ineligible for any future grants.
Any questions regarding the PalmettoPride Litter Prevention Grant should be directed to:
Sherryl Jenkins, Grants Program Manager (877) 725-7733 or sjenkins@palmettopride.org
Purpose of Grant
The Enforcement Grant is a competitive grant that provides ticketing litter enforcement agencies with up to $5,000 for the purchase of surveillance equipment and resources used in the prosecution of litter related cases.
Grant Period
The Litter Enforcement Grants are awarded for one year.
Eligible Applicants
Only litter control, law enforcement and code enforcement agencies with the authority to issue litter violation citations in South Carolina are eligible to apply.
No organization will be awarded more than one Litter Enforcement Grant per funding cycle. Joint projects are only eligible for one grant award.
Application Submission Process
A governing body, such as County, City or Town Council, may administer grant funding.
PalmettoPride reserves the right to reject all proposals and not award any grant funds under this solicitation. Failure to follow the directions outlined in the application guidelines will result in the application not being considered for funding.
Use of Grant Funds
Total maximum funding allowed is $5,000.
Eligible grant expenses may include any combination of the following:
- Surveillance Equipment (i.e. trail cameras)
- Litter Enforcement Conferences/Travel
In-Kind Supplies
PalmettoPride offers the following supplies at no cost to you.
- Litter Cleanup Supplies (gloves, vests, grabbers)
- "Area Under Surveillance" Sign w/o posts (24" x 30")
- "Tarp Your Truck" Sign w/o posts (24" x 36")
- "Volunteer Cleanup" Sign w/posts (18" x 24")
- "Please Do NOT Litter" Sign w/posts (18" x 24")
- Tarps
- Trash bags (PalmettoPride green bags)
Grant Reporting Requirements
All grantees must participate in the litter enforcement related Zero Tolerance for Litter Campaign (ZT) held in June and submit the following reports: (4) quarterly ticketing reports, ZT ticketing report and Final Summary & Expenditures report.
If you do not adhere to these guidelines or fulfill your proposed grant obligations, PalmettoPride reserves the right to request repayment of the amount granted. Additionally, failure to submit required reports will make you ineligible for any future grants.
Any questions regarding the PalmettoPride Litter Enforcement Grant should be directed to:
Sherryl Jenkins, Grants Program Manager
(877) 725-7733 or sjenkins@palmettopride.org
Ticketing date ranges and report due dates are listed below:
Quarter 1
Date Tickets Written: Jan 1 - March 31
- Due Date: April 15
2nd Quarter
- Date Tickets Written: April 1 - May 30
- Due Date: June 15
Zero Tolerance
- Date Tickets Written: June 1 - 30
- Due Date: August 15
3rd Quarter
- Date Tickets Written: July 1 - September 30
- Due Date: October 15
4th Quarter
- Date Tickets Written: October 1 - December 1
- Due Date: December 15
Failure to adhere to these requirements or to fulfill the commitments outlined in your grant proposal may result in PalmettoPride requesting the return of granted funds or project items. Additionally, failure to submit required reports will disqualify your organization from consideration for future grant opportunities.
Purpose of Grant
The Keep South Carolina Beautiful Affiliate Grant provides up to $10,000 to certified South Carolina Keep America Beautiful affiliates for the purpose of creating and maintaining successful litter reduction and beautification programs. This grant will only be awarded to groups who have successfully completed the new Keep America Beautiful affiliate certification process.
Grant Period
The Keep South Carolina Beautiful Support Grants are awarded for one year.
Eligible Applicants
Certified Keep America Beautiful (KAB) affiliate groups in good standing are eligible to apply for these funds.
Application Submission Process
A governing body, such as County, City or Town Council, may administer grant funding.
PalmettoPride reserves the right to reject all proposals and not award any grant funds under this solicitation. Failure to follow the directions outlined in the application guidelines will result in the application not being considered for funding.
Use of Grant Funds
The total maximum funding allowed is $10,000.
Eligible grant expenses may include any combination of the following:
- Administrative Expenses
- Heavy Duty Litter Pickup Supplies
- KAB Network fees
- Media Advertising
- Salary/Stipends ($2,000 max)
- KSCB/KAB Conferences
Any additional needs or for special financial requests, please contact Sarah Lyles at slyles@palmettopride.org.
In-Kind Donations
PalmettoPride offers the following supplies at no cost to you.
- Litter Cleanup Supplies (gloves, vests, grabbers)
- Cigarette Prevention Program Bins/Receptacles
- Monofilament Bins
- Signs
- Tarps
- Trash Bags (PalmettoPride green bags)
Grant Reports and Requirements
In compliance with this grant, each affiliate agrees to:
- Initiate and complete all work outlined in the project description within the applicable time frame.
- The affiliate will register a cleanup event during the SC Sweep and report cleanup results online by April 15. .
- The affiliate will provide PalmettoPride with a final summary and expenditures report by December 15.
The applicant understands that any non-compliance with the terms and conditions of this grant will render the organization ineligible for future grants until such a time when the organization has fulfilled all obligations.
Any questions regarding the PalmettoPride KSCB Affiliate Support Grant should be directed to:
Sherryl Jenkins, Grants Coordinator
(877) 725-7733 or sjenkins@palmettopride.org
Purpose of Grant
The Keep South Carolina Beautiful New Affiliate Startup Grant is a competitive grant that provides organizations funding for the development and certification of new South Carolina based Keep America Beautiful affiliates.
Eligible Applicants
This grant will only be awarded to groups who successfully complete the new Keep America Beautiful affiliate certification process with a compensated affiliate coordinator/director. Please contact Joseph Berry, KSCB State Leader, at jberry@palmettopride.org .
Funding Levels
- $5,000 - New Startup Grant (population below 20,000)
- $10,000 - New Startup Grant (population 20,000+)
Use of Grant Funds
- KAB Certification Application fee
- Max $2,000 for KSCB or KAB conferences/travel
- First year budget
A grants review panel will make final decisions on all grants. PalmettoPride reserves the right to reject all of the proposals and not award any grant funds under this solicitation. Failure to follow the directions outlined in the application guidelines will result in the application not being considered for funding.