The Lower Colorado River Authority is accepting applications this month for community grants for projects such as improvements to fire stations, community centers, sports fields, libraries and other facilities, as well as providing updated gear and equipment for emergency responders. One $100,000 grant will be offered in addition to dozens of grants of up to $50,000.
LCRA awards community grants twice a year to 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. The grants are available to organizations in 73 counties throughout LCRA’s service territory and are not available to individuals, forprofit entities, professional associations, social service projects or limited-use facilities.
Applications for the next round of LCRA Community Grants are available online at lcra.org/grants and must be submitted by midnight Jan. 31. Most grants are for $25,000 or less, but several will be for projects of up to $50,000. One grant of up to $100,000 also will be awarded this grant cycle to commemorate the grant program’s 30th anniversary.
