Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful Tuesday announced it is now applications for 25 grants of up to $1,000 to be awarded to organizations in three focus areas of Prevent It, Clean It or Keep It for cleanup and beautification projects.

KPB Affiliates and other tax-exempt groups across the Commonwealth are eligible.  Applications are due May 22.

KPB plans to announce a new award every day for 25 days via social media from June 1st- June 25th.

“We couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate our 25 year anniversary. The 25 in 25 Grant Program allows us to give back to the volunteers, communities and organizations that have contributed so much over the years to our shared mission of building clean and beautiful communities.” stated Shannon Reiter, President of Keep PA Beautiful.  “We hope to hear from a diverse pool of applicants for the 25 in 25 program including our local KPB affiliates, watershed groups, youth groups, and trail groups for equally diverse projects.”

Grant winners will be announced from June 1st–25th via social media so be sure to check out the winners daily on Facebook and Twitter.

Visit KPB’s Grants and Awards webpage for more information.

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