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| LCRA grants have helped communities purchase fire trucks and other fire-fighting equipment. |
LCRA sponsors these grant programs that help local governments and nonprofit organizations fund capital improvement projects to benefit the public:
Projects must be located within LCRA's service area.
Community Development Partnership Program (CDPP)
LCRA and its electric and water customers provide grants for community development projects in LCRA's service area. Volunteer fire departments, emergency medical services, school districts, libraries, civic groups, local governments and nonprofit organizations may apply for the grants. Social service projects -- such as food pantries, homeless shelters and drug and alcohol rehabilitation clinics -- are not eligible for funding.
From 1995 through the fiscal year ended June 30, 2007, LCRA and its customers have awarded 929 CDPP grants totaling $15.7 million. Communities have raised more than $79.9 million in matching funds, bringing the total investment in local projects to more than $95 million.
Applicants requesting $5,000 or more in grant funding must have at least 20 percent in matching funds. Applicants may request as much as $50,000, although most grants awarded are below $25,000. Approved grant applicants may not always receive the level of funding requested.
CDPP grant application deadlines
LCRA's Board of Directors determines annually whether funds are available for CDPP grants. In years in which funds are available, grant applications are due on the following dates:
- January 31
- April 30
- September 30
For information on CDPP grants or to request an application, contact program director Lori LeBlue at 1-800-776-5272, Ext. 3393. Or e-mail ecodev@lcra.org.
Partnerships In Parks
LCRA provides matching grants for community park projects on municipal, county or municipal utility district-owned land in LCRA's service area. PIP grants are available to local governments for outdoor recreation, parkland acquisition and natural science education facilities. From 1992 through fiscal year 2008, the PIP program has awarded $17 million for 99 projects. These funds have helped communities leverage $82 million for a total investment of more than $99 million.
Applicants may request a minimum of $25,000 and a maximum of $200,000. Proposed projects must meet specific eligibility requirements, and approved grant applicants may not always receive the level of funding requested.
Grant application deadline
LCRA's Board of Directors determines annually whether funds are available for the PIP grant program. In years in which funds are available, grant applications are due by Jan. 15.
For information on the PIP grant program or to request an application, contact program director Lori LeBlue at 1-800-776-5272, Ext. 3393. Or e-mail ecodev@lcra.org.
