Re-Plant Texas
Grant Application
Half Price Books and Keep Texas Beautiful (KTB) are proud to introduce the Replant Texas Grants, which will provide
$15,000 in grant funds for replanting trees in KTB affiliate communities affected by Hurricane Ike.
Grant Amount: The minimum grant award is $1,000, and the maximum award is $2,500.
Eligibility: Eligible applicants are KTB affiliates located in the counties affected by Hurricane Ike that achieved “Good
Standing,” “Silver Star” or “Gold Star” status with KTB in 2008.
Purpose: Grants will support small tree planting projects on non-profit or public land in KTB affiliate communities affected
by Hurricane Ike. Projects on private property will not be funded
Contact Name:
Title:
KTB Affiliate:
Address:
City:
Zip Code:
Phone:
Email:
Website:
Grant Information
Project Manager
(if different than contact):
Amount Requested:
Budget – explanation and
cost breakdown.
Narrative, or please attach
a spreadsheet with
information.
What Community will be served by this grant?
Is there a Half Price Books in your community?
Yes /
No
If not, where is the closest Half Price Books?
Will you partner with other groups, HPB or other
entities in the community?
Yes* /
No
*If yes, please list partnering organizations, briefly describe their role in the project, and attach a letter of support from
each organization.
Project Information
What is the current condition or problem to be addressed by the project?
What are the objectives of the proposed project?
Who will be involved in managing the project?
Other funding sources possible; if yes, please list?
Maintenance: If a young tree is going to thrive, it will need to be weeded, protected from damage, mulched, and
watered regularly for at least the first two years after planting. Please describe your maintenance plan, including who
will be responsible for the above tasks.
Timeline: Please list the milestone steps needed to accomplish the project and the expected timeline.
Site Plan
Site Plan: On a separate page, include a sketch of the site plan. This can be a simple map of the area to be planted,
or detailed drawing of the site plan.
Please confirm the following, by checking the box to the left of each statement:
The project implemented with Half Price Books funds will be installed by December 1, 2009.
I agree to submit a Progress Report by August 15, 2009 and a Final Report by December 15, 2009.
Signature:*
Date:
*If submitting via email, your name here will serve as an electronic signature. Your signature gives Half Price Books and
Keep Texas Beautiful the right to reprint any portion of your application, progress report, and final report.
Questions: 512.961.5262 or anne@ktb.org
Mail to  1524 South IH-35, Suite 150  Austin, Texas 78704
Timeline
January 30, 2009
February 20, 2009
April 22, 2009
August 15, 2009
December 15, 2009
Application(s) must be received by KTB
Winners will be notified
Grant funding will be distributed
Progress report must be received by KTB
Final report must be received by KTB
Reporting Requirements
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How the funds were spent
Number of people involved and trees planted
Copy of receipts for the items purchased.
Photos of any tree planting events
Press release announcing activity and recognizing sponsors (KTB will assist as needed).
Submit* your completed application packet to Anne Cunic:
Email: anne@ktb.org
Mail:
Replant Texas Grant Program
Keep Texas Beautiful
1524 S. IH-35, Suite 150
Austin, TX 78704
*Please retain a copy of the application for your records, as materials will not be returned. Once your
application has been received, you will be notified via email.
Questions:
Anne Cunic, Programs Director, Keep Texas Beautiful
Email: anne@ktb.org
Phone: 1-800-CLEAN-TX ext. 106
For additional information regarding the Half Price Books Replant Texas Grants, go to www.ktb.org
Questions: 512.961.5262 or anne@ktb.org
Mail to  1524 South IH-35, Suite 150  Austin, Texas 78704