PHOTO: Keep Victoria Beautiful awarded a $1,000 beautification grant to Office Systems, 2702 E. Rio Grande St. Shown from left are Kim McGill, KVB board member; Rick Madrid, KVB beautification grant chair; Brian Billingsley, co-owner of Office Systems; and Beth Koonce, KVB vice chair.
Keep Victoria Beautiful has awarded a beautification grant to Office Systems as part of its grant program that helps business owners and community organizations spruce up their neighborhoods by beautifying their own properties.
Office Systems received a $1,000 matching grant for landscaping improvements, including xeriscaping and planting flowers.
Under the terms of the program, Office Systems must commit to maintaining the project for at least three years.
How it’s funded
KVB’s beautification grants are fully sponsored by H-E-B’s Community Investment Program and LyondellBasell.
Keep Victoria Beautiful accepts donations through its membership and partnership programs. To learn more and to donate to KVB, visit www.victoriatx.gov/kvb.
How to apply
Local businesses, apartments, nonprofits, neighborhood associations, homeowner associations, schools and other community organizations can apply for the beautification grants.
To apply and to view a full list of program guidelines, visit www.victoriatx.gov/kvb.