LCRA OPENS COMMUNITY PROJECT GRANT APPLICATIONS SATURDAY
The Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) will begin accepting applications on Saturday for the next round of grants in its Community Development Partnership Program.
Grants will be awarded for community projects throughout LCRA’s wholesale power, water and transmission service areas. Most grants are for $25,000 or less, but several grants of up to $50,000 are awarded every grant cycle.
Organizations that are eligible to request funding include volunteer fire departments, emergency responders, local governments, schools, libraries, civic groups, museums and other tax-exempt nonprofit organizations. The grants are not available to individuals, for-profit entities, professional associations, social service projects or limited-use facilities.
Applicants seeking over $5,000 in grant funding must supply matching funds of at least 20 percent of the total project cost. The project must benefit or be available to an entire community and improve the value of a capital asset through building, renovating or purchasing equipment.
Nearly $815,000 was awarded to 34 projects during the most recent round of grants in the spring, like new emergency gear for first responders; improvements to parks, museums and community centers; and new ball field lights.
Online applications at https://lcra.org/cdpp must be submitted by midnight on July 31st.