2021 DOS XX WATERWAYS CLEANUP MONTH GRANT APPLICATION

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Keep Texas Beautiful, in partnership with Dos XX is proud to announce the 2021 Dos XX Waterways Cleanup Month Grants to support beautification and cleanup projects that improve Texas waterways and water quality.

The Dos XX Waterways Cleanup Grants will provide selected affiliate communities with funding for cleanup, landscaping and/or general clean up projects that impact waterways. KTB will support affiliate communities with a marketing toolkit and also provide additional supplies, if needed for this project, including trash bags, face masks, gloves, and hand sanitizer. Communities must have a plan in place to ensure their projects are safe and follow state and local COVID-19 guidelines. Applicants and participants/volunteers must be 21+ years of age.

Grant Funds Should be Used for Funds should be used to support beautification and cleanup projects that impact Texas waterways or water quality including, but not limited to, rivers, beaches, lakes, creeks, and drainage systems.

Grant Amount

The minimum grant award is $500 will be awarded to five (5) affiliates.

Eligibility

You must be a KTB affiliate with Gold Star, Silver Star or Good Standing affiliate status for 2020.

Coronavirus Precautions

Winning communities must agree to follow all state and local regulations regarding COVID-19 and submit a safety plan for the project.

Criteria

Only fully completed applications submitted by eligible parties will be considered
Applicant and participants/volunteers must be 21+ years of age
Other sources of funding may be used to complete the project; however, project must be completed
Applicants must agree to submit a wrap-up report by the deadline noted (see “Timeline” section)
Use of social media and pictures to promote grant activities is encouraged; grant recipient should use the handles below:

Facebook: facebook.com/keeptxbeautiful, facebook.com/DosEquis
Twitter: @keeptxbeautiful, @dosequis
Instagram: @keeptxbeautiful, @dosequis

Grantees may be asked to participate in a regional press event.

Evaluation Process

Winners will be selected by a panel of judges. All decisions made by the judges are final. Grant allocations will be determined by scope of service.

Timeline

January 15, 2021: Application opens
February 15, 2021: Application(s) must be received by KTB by 5 p.m. CST
February 26, 2021: Winners will be notified
March 5, 2021: Checks mailed to grant recipients
June 20, 2021: Final report form must be received by KTB by 5 p.m. CST

Please note: By accepting funds for their project, grant applicants consent to completing the final report on time. Failure to do so will result in loss of KTB affiliate benefits and future grant participation

For questions, contact Alex Hill at alex@ktb.org

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Affiliate and Contact Information

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Application Questions - 300 words maximum per question

Please provide a brief description of the project this funding will support. Let us know about any special changes or improvements you are making due to COVID-19 concerns.

Please provide a brief description of the COVID precautions you will be taking with staff, volunteers, and/or community members to complete this project.

Check this box to confirm your affiliate will abide by all local and state level regulations regarding Coronavirus prevention.

We agree

What are the goals of your project?

Please list the milestone steps needed to accomplish the goals and the expected timeline for the project.

Will you partner with other nonprofits or other entities in the community? Please note that volunteers and participants must be 21+ years of age.

YesNoIf yes, please list partner(s) below.

List partners

Please provide a brief project budget below or as an attachment.

Please provide an itemized project budget.

How will you promote and publicize this program in your community? How will financial support from Dos XX be acknowledged?

How will you evaluate the program's success?

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Application Guidelines

Content

2021 Dos XX Waterways Grant online application

Specifications

All questions on the application form must be completed
Please DO NOT submit materials that are not requested in the application. They will not be used in the judging process.
Applications must be received by KTB by February 15, 2021 at 5 p.m. CDT

Please carefully review the criteria, eligibility, application and PRINT before submitting.

**By clicking on submit, your affiliate understands and agrees that funding of this project will commit your affiliate to:

· Supplementing funds in order to complete the project/program if it exceeds grant amount

· Track the educational meeting and events that take place regarding the program

· Use social media and pictures to promote the activities, project/program, and sponsors

· Submit Final Report to KTB in order to be eligible for future grants

Contact Alex Hill at alex@ktb.org if you have any questions or concerns.

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