Newport News Green Scoops Up 30 in 30

The Newport News Green Foundation has been awarded a 30 in 30 Grant of $750 in the Community Beautification category. Our 30 in 30 Grant program focuses greater resources and attention on organizations and individual localities throughout the Commonwealth and how they are addressing the issues of litter prevention, recycling, waste reduction, beautification and education.

Since 2011, we have provided over $90,000 in 30 in 3o Grants to 120 organizations. Government, non-profit and service organizations in Virginia were invited to apply for one of thirty grants for $500 to $1,000 in three different categories: Litter Prevention, Recycling, and Community Beautification. These grants are made possible by Altria and MeadWestvaco.

The plan of the Newport News Green Foundation is to transform the courtyard at Riverside Elementary School by clearing overgrowth, removing bushes with briars, and installing seating and tables. They will give the students a chance to study nature and science hands-on in the natural environment of an outdoor classroom.