Keep Mecklenburg Beautiful
Engaging individuals to take responsibility
for improving their community environment.
Mecklenburg County, N.C. Beautification Grant
2016-2017 APPLICATION FORM INSTRUCTIONS
Thank you for applying for a Beautification Grant from Keep Mecklenburg Beautiful. Grants are awarded to
organizations in Mecklenburg County for efforts that directly and best support the Mission of the
organization, which is to empower the citizenry of Mecklenburg County to take greater responsibility for
enhancing their environment, thereby resulting in a community of pride and choice for people to live, work
and recreate. Please follow the directions below for completing and submitting your application.
1. Complete all sections of the Grant application. Provide a complete description of the project to which the
Grant will be applied. Include details on the population that the Grant will support, other partners that are
participating in the project, the project timeline and date of completion, the area of the County that the
project will take place in, why your organization is interested in this project, and any challenges you expect
to encounter.
2. A cash or in-kind match to the requested funds is not necessary for approval. However, Keep Mecklenburg
Beautiful appreciates efforts to leverage our funds, wishes to know how their contribution fits into the
larger funding picture for your project, and who they are partnering with by funding a project.
3. You are welcome to provide additional attachments to your Application showing designs, site location, the
project team, or other material that supports and strengthens your application. Please ensure your
organization’s name is on the material in the event printed copies are separated from your application.
4. Approved Grants are typically capped at $1,000.
5. Your completed application should be submitted via email to the KMB Chair (Heather Moeller
hlmoeller@charlottediocese.org) or KMB’s Executive Director (Jake Wilson,
jake.wilson@mecklenburgcountync.gov).
6. You will be notified if the Board requires additional information. You may also be invited to attend a KMB
meeting (usually held the second Monday of each month at the Mecklenburg County LUESA, 2145 Suttle
Avenue, Charlotte 28208) to describe your project and make an appeal for funding. Although an
appearance is not mandatory, it could potentially help the Board determine a decision.
7. The Board will subsequently hold discussion on your application and make a decision.
8. You will be notified of the decision within one week of that meeting.
9. Applications are accepted throughout the year and funds are granted as available.
Keep Mecklenburg Beautiful
Engaging individuals to take responsibility
for improving their community environment.
Mecklenburg County, N.C. Beautification Grant
2016-2017 APPLICATION FORM
Project Title:
Applicant (Organization) Name:
Project Location (City/Town):
____Charlotte
____Mint Hill
____Cornelius
____Matthews
____Davidson
____Pineville
____Huntersville
____Other/Unincorporated: ________________________
Date Submitted:
______________
Date(s) of Project:
______________
Date Funds are Needed: ______________
Address:
City:
State:
Zip Code:
Primary Contact Person and Title:
Phone:
Email:
Project Objective(s) and Description:
This grant project will meet the following KMB objectives:
Litter Prevention
_______Waste Reduction
Community Clean-up
_______Beautification of Landscape
________Recycling/Composting
________Other (__________________________)
Keep Mecklenburg Beautiful
Engaging individuals to take responsibility
for improving their community environment.
Mecklenburg County, N.C. Beautification Grant
2016-2017 APPLICATION FORM
Project Type (check one that best applies)
Grant Funds Requested
$
______ Program Development
Cash Match
$
______ Program Improvement
In-Kind Match
$
______ Education & Information/Training
Total Amount of Project $
______ Non-Profit Program Development
______ Landscaping, Garden or Tree Planting
______ Demonstration & Site Specific
Applicant Description
_____ Local government
_____ State government
_____ Non-profit 501(c)(3)
_____ Educational Institution
_____ Other (describe)________________________________________________________
Community Population ___________________
Has this community or organization received a KMB grant in the past? Yes____ No____
If yes, what grant year(s)? __________________________________________________________________________
As a duly authorized representative of the community or organization making this application, I hereby certify that, to the best of
my knowledge, all information provided herein is true and represents the desires of this community or organization. I further
certify that I understand the purpose and rules of the program as outlined in the Application Package.
____________________________________________
Printed Name of Authorized Representative
__________________________________________
Title/Position
____________________________________________
Signature of Authorized Representative
__________________________
Date
For Office Use Only
Board Approval:
Conditions to Approval:
Final Amount Awarded:
Additional Information: