Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
Community Improvement Grants are available on a competitive basis from Keep America Beautiful (KAB), and the Foodservice Packaging Institute Foam Recycling Coalition (FPIFRC).
The Keep America Beautiful comprehensive grant application is designed to support the KAB Affiliate network, other nonprofit organizations, and community groups to implement programs or projects designed to build clean, green, and beautiful places for all to thrive and enjoy. The comprehensive grant application allows the applicant to receive eligibility for any Keep America Beautiful grant programs. The City of Columbus, Department of Public Service, Division of Refuse Collection, and Keep Columbus Beautiful (KCB) will apply for multiple grants from Keep America Beautiful listed below, as well as any future grants eligible for consideration under this comprehensive grant application, and one from the Foodservice Packaging Institute Foam Recycling Coalition.
Upon execution of the grant agreements with Keep America Beautiful, and the Food Service Packaging Institute Foam Recycling Coalition, the awarded grant funds will be used by the Division of Refuse Collection and Keep Columbus Beautiful, a City of Columbus community improvement program and national affiliate of Keep America Beautiful, for the programs, supplies, and equipment listed below in the grant program descriptions:
The America Recycles Day event co-sponsored by Anheuser Busch, will clean-up designated areas in the City of Columbus. Keep Columbus Beautiful will oversee the clean-up, organize the volunteer efforts, and provide the tools and protection equipment necessary for the event. The Division of Refuse Collection and KCB will also provide waste removal, media accommodations, and reporting for the event. A total of $16,000.00 will be awarded.
The Cigarette Litter Prevention Program (CLPP) will fund the purchase of KAB approved disposal receptacles, which will be installed throughout the communi...
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