Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser and Keep Louisiana Beautiful (KLB) are pleased to accept applications online for the 2026-27 Trash Receptacle Grant. The purpose of the KLB Trash Receptacle Grant is to reduce litter in communities throughout Louisiana by providing high-quality trash receptacles for placement in outdoor public spaces.
“We must commit to throwing away our trash properly and picking up litter when we see it,” said Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser. “I’m grateful to our state legislature for funding litter abatement, so that we can support local communities in their efforts to reduce litter in public spaces. These trash receptacles are crucial to moving the needle toward a cleaner Louisiana.”
“Data collected by KLB over the last several years shows a reduction of litter by 78% in areas where trash receptacles have been properly installed, serviced, and maintained,” said Susan Russell, KLB Executive Director. “One of KLB’s key initiatives is to help build infrastructure that supports clean, beautiful communities. Funding trash receptacles is a way KLB does that.”
Louisiana parishes, municipalities, recreation districts, and state agencies are eligible to apply. Eligible applicants may request to receive up to five high-quality trash receptacles to be installed in outdoor public spaces owned by the applying entity.
The application is open now, and the deadline to apply is November 2, 2026. Grant recipients will be announced by December 2026. The grant application may be found online at KeepLouisianaBeautiful.org.
This grant is made possible with funding from the State of Louisiana and the Office of Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser.
Keep Louisiana Beautiful
Keep Louisiana Beautiful (KLB) is a state program under the Office of the Lieutenant Governor and the Department of Culture, Recreation, & Tourism promoting personal, corporate, and community responsibility for a clean and beautiful Louisiana. KLB supports local communities through programs and resources for litter education, prevention, removal, enforcement, beautification, recycling, waste reduction, and sustainability initiatives. KLB is affiliated with the national organization, Keep America Beautiful, and is supported by a robust statewide network of Community Affiliates and University Affiliates. Learn more at KeepLouisianaBeautiful.org.