I. 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.


II. 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 .

III. Funding Levels:

1. $5,000 - New Startup Grant (population below 20,000)
2. $10,000 - New Startup Grant (population 20,000+)

VI. Use of Grant Funds:

1. KAB Certification Application fee
2. Max $2,000 for KSCB or KAB conferences/travel 
3. First year budget

V. Terms of Use
Upon submission of this proposal, the applicant will be bound by its contents.  In the event PalmettoPride accepts this proposal, the applicant will fully comply with the terms and conditions detailed below:
1.  The organization will maintain a proper accounting system in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, retain appropriate financial records, and provide supporting documentation of all expenditures with receipts.


2.  The organization will initiate and complete all work outlined in the project description within the applicable time frame after receipt of funding from PalmettoPride.


3.  Amendments to the grants are permitted upon the mutual agreement of PalmettoPride and the grantee organization and will become effective when specified in writing by PalmettoPride.


4.  The applicant, "Keep ___________ Beautiful," understands that if they do not complete the Keep America Beautiful Application process within one year of their Community Training date, that they will not be in compliance with the grant terms and conditions and will be required to reimburse PalmettoPride within 30 days for grant expenditures, up to the total grant awarded.


5. The PalmettoPride logo must appear on all printed and promotional items associated with the grant project (e.g. tee shirts, signs, invitations, promo items, etc.).  PalmettoPride must have final approval on all printed materials prior to publication. To get a copy of the logo, contact Mallory Coffey at (877) 725-7733 or via email at mcoffey@palmettopride.org.


6.  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.


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.