Keep Houston Beautiful is excited to offer a new neighborhood grant focusing on community beautification projects.

They will award a total of $10,000 (ranging from $500 to $2,500) to neighborhood groups for projects completed during this fiscal year (July 1, 2007 - June 30, 2008). Applications may be submitted by civic associations, homeowners associations or 501(c) (3) non-profit organizations.

Applications must be completed and returned to Keep Houston Beautiful before 5 p.m. on Friday, November 16, 2007. Winners will be announced Monday, December 14, 2007.

For more information and to download an application, visit www.houstontx.gov/solidwaste/greenthumb.pdf.

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