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Our Texas, Our Future Grants (formerly Green Bag Grants) is sponsored by Keep Texas Beautiful and H-E-B. This program funds school and community environmental projects including tree planting, beautification, recycling programs, and outdoor classroom development.
It aims to engage students and communities in caring for Texas natural resources and public spaces through hands-on projects, with a focus on environmental stewardship, community beautification, or sustainability education.
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Our Texas, Our Future Grant Applications Open - Keep Texas Beautiful Our Texas, Our Future Grant Applications Open Keep Texas Beautiful (KTB) and H-E-B are proud to offer the Our Texas, Our Future Grants (previously named the Green Bag Grants) program, which provides funding for new and existing programs across Texas.
Projects can fall within the following categories and can be used in both formal and informal educational settings: Wildlife Protection and Habitat Restoration The minimum grant award is $500, and the maximum award is $3,000. You must be a KTB affiliate in an H-E-B service area with Gold Star, Silver Star, or Good Standing affiliate status for 2024.
While not a requirement, affiliates are strongly encouraged to partner with local schools, youth groups, local H-E-B stores, Central Market, H-E-B Plus, Mi Tienda, or Joe V’s Smart Shop stores, recreational venues, government agencies, and/or community organizations. Multiple projects in a community may be funded, but a separate application must be received for each distinct project.
Projects must be completed and funding spent by May 31, 2025. If total project costs exceed the grant amount, the project can be completed using other sources of funding. Please note, however, the project must be completed or the funding will need to be returned to KTB.
Applicants must agree to submit a final report on their project by June 28, 2024 (see Timeline section for more details).
Special consideration for all awards will be given to projects that: Involve schools, scouts, or other youth groups Partner with their local H-E-B, Central Market, H-E-B Plus, Mi Tienda, or Joe V’s Smart Shop stores Serve low-income or under-served populations Project concepts could include, but are not limited to: Education (formal/informal) and outreach Implementation of programs Funds may NOT be used for the following purposes: Governmental or corporate recycling programs Repayment of existing debt or obligations Payment of organizational overhead Subsidization of existing contracts Only fully completed entries submitted on time, by eligible parties, and in compliance with the guidelines will be judged.
Grantees may be required to participate in a regional press event. View the application questions here: OTOF Grant Application Questions View the application here: OTOF Grant Application Applications must be submitted through the specific online application form. All questions on the application form online must be completed with adequate information and detail.
Please DO NOT submit materials that are not requested in the application. They will not be used in the judging process. Applications must be submitted to KTB by Thursday, September 26, 2024 by 5 p.
m. CT . Winners will be selected by a panel of judges.
All decisions made by the judges are final. Grant allocations will be determined by the scope of service. August 12, 2024: Applications open September 26, 2024: Application(s) must be received by KTB by 5 p.
m. CT October 31, 2024: Winners will be notified and grant funds distributed May 1, 2025: All grant funds spent May 31, 2025: Projects must be complete June 27, 2025: The final report form must be received by KTB Please note: By accepting funds for their project, grant applicants consent to completing the final report on time. Failure to do so will result in loss of KTB affiliate benefits and future grant participation.
Grant recipients must post 2 photos of their OTOF grant project to Facebook and/or Instagram, tagging the following and including the hashtag #ourtexasourfuturegrants and #HEBHelpingHere Keep Texas Beautiful – @keeptxbeautiful H-E-B/Central Market/Mi Tienda – @HEB Joe V’s Smart Shop- @JOEVSMARTSHOP Keep Texas Waterways Clean H-E-B Recycling for Texans Grants Texas Recycles Day Grants
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Texas K-12 schools, community organizations, nonprofit groups, and municipalities are eligible to apply. Organizations must be located in Texas and be able to demonstrate a clear community benefit from the proposed project. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows varies by project; typically up to $3,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Our Texas, Our Future Grants (formerly Green Bag Grants) are due January 1, 2027. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Our Texas, Our Future Grants (formerly Green Bag Grants) is funded by Keep Texas Beautiful and H-E-B. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Texas. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
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