Beautification Programs
Xeriscape / Beautification Grants Program
A matching grants program (up to $2,000) for nonprofit organizations
to promote environmentally friendly landscaping projects on public
or public use land.
Sponsors - Brevard County Board of County Commissioners
2008 - 2009 Xeriscape / Beautification Information
Applications for Xeriscape/Beautification Grants will be available
September 1, 2008.
These grants are available to registered private nonprofit organization
wanting to beautify public areas in Brevard County.
Grant applications may be for amounts up to $2,000.00. Funds must
be matched on a minimum of 50/50 basis and are reimbursable upon
completion of the job. In-kind services and/or materials may be
considered as an application's match. Applications must be received
by KBB no later than November 7, 2008. Grants will be awarded February
6, 2009 and projects must be completed by April 10, 2009.
A grants workshop will be conducted on October 6, 2008 from 4
p.m. to 6 p.m. in the Agricultural Center at 3695 Lake Drive, in
Cocoa, 32926. The
workshop will provide guidance on the use of native plants and the
application process. Applicants are strongly urged to attend the
workshop.
For a grant application, to register for the workshop, or for
more information call Barbara Venuto at 631-0501 ext. 203 or e-mail
bvenutokbb@yahoo.com.
Click Here for a copy of the proposed timeline for the grant application.
(Link to PDF)
Click Here after
September 1 for a copy of the application. (Link to PDF)
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Approved 2007-2008 Projects |
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Ocean Breeze Elem. PTO, Indian Harbour Beach
Central Middle School, West Melbourne
West Shore Jr/Sr High School, Melbourne |
$797.84
$329.54
$1400.00 |
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Total |
$2527.38 |
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Approved 2006-2007 Projects |
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Astronaut High School, Titusville
Merritt Island Wildlife Association, Titusville
Word of Life Centers, Titusville
The Friends of Enchanted Forest, Merritt Island
Sea Rocket Chap. of the FL Native Plant Society
American Red Cross, Rockledge
GFWC Viera Women's Club, Viera
West Shore Jr/Sr High School, Melbourne
Port Malabar Elementary School, Palm Bay |
$313.00
$1,192.50
$460.00
$1,494.00
$945.50
$1,089.75
$1,479.00
$1,354.25
$1,672.00 |
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| Total |
$10,000.00 |
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Approved 2005-2006 Projects |
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KBB North Chapter/City of
Titusville
Merritt Island Wildlife Association
Friends of Enchanted Forest
North Merritt Island Homeowners Association
Oakwood Villas Property Owners Association, Inc
Bayside High School - Best Buddies Chapter
Baytree Community Development District
Alex Harrah/BSA Troop 734 |
$ 1,582.00
$ 1,035.50
$ 1,425.80
$ 958.90
$ 1,789.10
$ 112.50
$ 1,800.00
$ 863.50 |
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| Total $9,567.30 |
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Approved 2004-2005 Projects |
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KBB North Chapter Board of Trustees
Friends of the Enchanted Forest
The Brevard Museum
Cocoa Beach Rotary Club
Our Lady of Lourdes School
Bayside High School Best Buddies
Melbourne Garden Club |
$ 1,138.46
$ 1,751.81
$ 1,751.81
$ 1,751.81
$ 1,549.48
$ 304.82
$ 1,751.81 |
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| Total $10,000.00 |
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Approved 2003-2004 Projects
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Beach Gardeners of Melbourne Beach
Clearlake Middle School
Cocoa/Rockledge Civic League South Beach
Youth Football Association
Central Middle School
Our Lady of Lourdes School
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$1,956.74
$1,103.16
$ 643.35
$ 903.68
$1,742.99
$ 958.67 |
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| Total $7,308.59 |
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