Community Development Partnership Program Grants

This funding opportunity provides up to $50,000 to support community improvements and emergency responder equipment for nonprofits, local governments, and civic organizations.

$50,000

Forecasted

Recurring

Grant Description

The Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) offers community grants of up to $50,000 to support improvements to fire stations, community centers, sports fields, libraries, and other facilities, and to provide updated gear and equipment for emergency responders. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations, volunteer fire departments, emergency responders, local governments, schools, libraries, civic groups, and museums. Applications for the next grant cycle are open from July 1 to July 31, 2024. Most grants are for $25,000 or less, but a few grants of up to $50,000 are awarded each cycle. Projects must benefit an entire community and improve a capital asset by building, renovating, or purchasing equipment.

Funding Details

Award Range

Not specified - $50,000

Total Program Funding

$1,500,000

Number of Awards

Not specified

Matching Requirement

Yes - At least 20% of the total project cost for grant greater than $5000

Additional Details

Most grants are for $25,000 or less, with several grants up to $50,000 awarded each cycle.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

Nonprofits

City or township governments

County governments

Special district governments

Additional Requirements

The CDPP provides grants to tax-exempt nonprofit organizations, such as: Museums. Civic groups. Historical associations. Emergency responders. Volunteer fire departments. Cities, counties and economic development corporations. Special districts such as libraries, schools, hospitals, emergency services and municipal utilities.

Geographic Eligibility

Aransas, Austin, Bandera, Bastrop, Blanco, Brown, Burleson, Burnet, Caldwell, Callahan, Cameron, Coke, Coleman, Colorado, Comal, Concho, Coryell, Crane, Crockett, Culberson, DeWitt, Dimmit, Eastland, Ector, Edwards, Fayette, Gillespie, Goliad, Gonzales, Guadalupe, Hamilton, Harris, Hays, Hidalgo, Karnes, Kendall, Kerr, Kimble, Kinney, Lampasas, Lavaca, Lee, Llano, Mason, Matagorda, Maverick, McCulloch, Medina, Menard, Midland, Mills, Nolan, Nueces, Pecos, Real, San Patricio, San Saba, Schleicher, Starr, Sterling, Sutton, Taylor, Terrell, Tom Green, Travis, Upton, Uvalde, Val Verde, Waller, Washington, Wharton, Williamson, Zavala

Key Dates

Application Opens

Not specified

Application Closes

Not specified

Contact Information

Grantor

Clara Tuma

clara.tuma@lcra.org

Phone

512-578-3292

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