LCRA TAKING APPLICATIONS IN JANUARY FOR COMMUNITY GRANTS UP TO $100,000
Applications for community grants are now open through the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA).
Grant applications for the next round of LCRA Community Grants are available online at https://lcra.org/grants and must be submitted by midnight on January 31st.
Grants will be awarded for projects like improvements to fire stations, community centers, sports fields, libraries and other facilities, as well as providing updated gear and equipment for emergency responders.
While most grants are for $25,000 or less, several will be for projects of up to $50,000. One grant of up to $100,000 will be awarded this grant cycle to commemorate the grant program’s 30th anniversary.
Applicants whose projects are greater than $5,000 must supply matching funds of at least 20 percent. The projects must benefit or be available to an entire community and improve the value of a capital asset through building, renovating or purchasing equipment.
LCRA awards community grants twice a year to organizations in 73 counties throughout its service territory. Eligible recipients include volunteer fire departments, emergency responders, libraries, civic groups, museums and other tax-exempt nonprofit organizations, in addition to local governments, schools and economic development organizations. Grants are not available to individuals, for-profit entities, professional associations, social service projects or limited-use facilities.