It is rewarding to see the growing na-
tional impact this program has on
graffiti abatement, awareness, and
education in cities and towns across
America,” said Harvey Sass, presi-
dent and general manager, Diversified
Brands Division, The Sherwin-Williams
Company. “As local governments con-
tinue to face budget constraints, provid-
ing these resources to communities is a
meaningful way for Sherwin-Williams
to activate groups dedicated to graffiti
prevention and eradication.”
Local governments, police depart-
ments, youth groups, downtown associ-
ations, crime prevention organizations,
and other groups dedicated to eradicat-
ing graffiti vandalism are encouraged to
apply. (Businesses that make or operate
graffiti-removal equipment or technolo-
gies are not eligible.)

Proposed projects can address graffiti prevention and education, eradication, or enforcement of local an-ti-graffiti laws. Programs that focus on prevention initiatives, including Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED), and engaging and educating youth are encouraged.

The deadline for all applications is July 10, 2013. All interested communities and organizations should complete the online application available at kab. org/grants. Grant winners will be announced by Oct. 9, 2013.

The following organizations were
the recipients of the 2012 Graffiti Hurts
Grant Program awards:
Cruces, NM.

BASF Launches Automotive
Refinish Paint Brand R-M in
Morocco

BASF has launched R-M, the premium
automotive refinish paint brand, in
Morocco. In Casablanca, the R-M ex-
perts presented a comprehensive offer,
meeting the requirements of
the automotive refinish paint
market with a focus on color
expertise, services and training,
to customers and journalists. O NYX
HD is the first range of waterborne au-
tomotive refinish paints from R-M to be
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$2,500 cash grant recipients

• French Quarter Business Association – New Orleans, LA.

• Community Housing of Wyandotte County – Kansas City, KS.

•Keep Cincinnati Beautiful – Cincinnati, OH.

• University Heights Tool Library – Buffalo, NY.

•$2,500 Sherwin –Williams paint
supply certificate recipients
•Cal State University, Northridge
Police – Northridge, CA.

The Our Town Project – Oakland, CA.

Q-Star FlashCAM recipient • Keep Las Cruces Beautiful – Las

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