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Since 2010, Pepsi has been on a mission to dole out $20 million in grants through its Pepsi Refresh Project to non-profits, businesses, and individuals that promote a new idea that has a positive impact on their community -- be it at the local, state or national level.

Applicants vie for grants at the $5K, $25K, and $50K level, distributed across categories like Health, Arts & Culture, Food & Shelter, the Planet, Neighborhoods and Education. The most fun part, perhaps, is that these community-focused grantees are selected by the public who can vote by visiting refresheverything.com.

With no further ado, here are 12 past winners in the Arts & Culture category and the amazing achievements they accomplished thanks, in part, to their Pepsi Refresh Project grant money. The projects range from funding the percussion program at a public school to a beach community beautification project.

For more inspiration, visit refresheverything.com and vote for the latest projects -- and submit your own great idea!

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Cedar Park High School Band Boosters
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With a $25,000 Pepsi Refresh Project grant, Cedar Park High in Cedar Park, TX was able to outfit their entire 200-member band in tuxedos and dresses for their final concert. Band members got to show off their musical skills, hard work, and team coordination in style!
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03:05 PM on 06/14/2011
Nine Lives is the most inspiring and exciting thing in New Orleans musical community. The author of the book and the composer of musical along with some artists will be in Washington DC on Monday, June 20th -- tickets only $20 and can be purchased at link below:

http://www.sixthandi.org/EventDetails.aspx?evntID=598&dispDt=6/20/2011
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fisher65
11:17 AM on 06/13/2011
this is what America is about!!