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2/12/2013
KEEP IOWA BEAUTIFUL

COMMUNITY GRANTS FOR BEAUTIFICATION

Keep Iowa Beautiful's 2013 Community Beautification Grant Program application deadline is April 1, 2013. This is the fourth year of the popular program intended to leverage local dollars, support volunteer efforts and encourage the improvement of the image and appearance of Iowa's communities.

"Any public or nonprofit organization in a community of less than 5,000 population may apply," said Gerry Schnepf, Executive Director of Keep Iowa Beautiful. "Projects eligible include public awareness education, recycling, litter reduction, public nuisance abatement, creation or improvements to green spaces, painting and fix-up, and general landscaping."

The 3-year old program has made awards to over 40 communities. Funding and reimbursement is available for expenses incurred only after July 1, 2013 and the project must be completed by June 30, 2014.

Grant applications and information available at
www.keepiowabeautiful.com/kib-beautification-grant.cfm


Keep Iowa Beautiful was established in 2000 becoming the 23rd State Affiliate of Keep America Beautiful. It is a 501c3 charitable organization working with Iowa citizens, neighborhoods, communities and regions in improving the quality, beauty and cleanliness of our State. KIB empowers Iowan's to have a greater commitment in building pride and respect in the places we live. Please check out our web page at www.keepiowabeautiful.com

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(Contact: Gerald F. Schnepf - Executive Director, Keep Iowa Beautiful, 515-323-6507, gschnepf@keepiowabeautiful.com)