Community Development Partnership Program
LCRA supports local communities in its service area through grants of up to $50,000 through the Community Development Partnership Program (CDPP). Learn more.
The next cycle for new applications is July 1-31, 2023.
View a previously submitted CDPP grant application.
Contacts
Sheila Slagel, grants program manager
800-776-5272, ext. 3140
Liz Mundine, grants program administrator
800-776-5272, ext. 1627
[email protected]
About the program
CDPP grants help local governments, emergency responders and tax-exempt nonprofit organizations fund capital improvement projects that might otherwise not be possible. Grant-funded projects must have physical addresses located within LCRA’s wholesale electric or water service area, or areas in which LCRA Transmission Services Corporation provides transmission services. View a map of LCRA’s service areas.
Organizations in all or part of the following counties are eligible for CDPP grants: 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 and Zavala.
CDPP grants are awarded twice a year for capital projects for volunteer fire departments, emergency responders, cities and counties, schools, libraries, civic groups, museums and other tax-exempt nonprofit organizations. The projects must benefit or be available to an entire community and must improve the value of a capital asset by building, renovating or purchasing equipment.
Examples of recent awards include funding for emergency equipment for first responders; improvements to fire stations, parks, libraries and community centers; energy-efficient lighting and electrical upgrades for museums and community sports fields; air conditioning units for convention centers; rainwater catchment systems; and roof repairs and handicapped-accessible ramps for local museums and community halls.
Social service projects and limited-use facilities such as food pantries, transitional housing and substance abuse facilities are not eligible for CDPP funding. CDPP grants may not be used for planning or consultants, or training, workshops or seminars (with the exception of public firefighting organizations, including volunteer fire departments). Other ineligible projects include those that already are completed; in fundraising mode; religious sanctuaries or church-sponsored facilities that can be used only by members; land acquisition; debt-reduction campaigns; capital campaigns; program operating costs; administrative and/or indirect costs, such as personnel and overhead expenses, as well as grant writing and/or consulting fees; computer and/or video equipment or software; furniture; appliances; office equipment; or batteries.
Online grant applications are available in January and July.
Applicants requesting more than $5,000 in grant funding must supply matching funds of at least 20 percent of the total project cost. Grants larger than $25,000 are intended for particularly impressive and noteworthy projects with a far-reaching impact on a broad community. The larger grant category is extremely competitive, as funding in the $25,000+ category is limited to 30 percent of the grants awarded. There is a minimum request of $1,000.
The CDPP program places emphasis on projects for volunteer fire departments and those that address needs caused by wildfires or drought conditions, or include water conservation, energy efficiency or educational components.
View recent CDPP grants.
Jan. 4, 2023
LCRA, City of San Saba award $25,000 grant to help with emergency responses
Dec. 15, 2022
LCRA awards $25,000 grant for new sign at Riverbend Park
LCRA awards $5,000 grant for new life-saving gear for YMCA of Central Texas
Dec. 8, 2022
LCRA awards $25,000 grant to create community exercise trail in Palacios
LCRA awards $5,000 grant to Palacios Library
LCRA awards $23,633 grant to El Campo Emergency Medical Service
Dec. 7, 2022
LCRA, City of Llano award $23,587 grant to Llano River Railroad
Dec. 6, 2022
LCRA and PEC award $17,571 grant to Horseshoe Bay Nature Park
LCRA, PEC award $24,515 grant for water tank to aid firefighting efforts
LCRA, Bluebonnet Co-op award $23,055 grant to McMahan Community Women’s Club
LCRA awards $25,000 grant to Ottine Volunteer Fire Department
LCRA awards $25,000 grant for public library drive-thru window
LCRA, Bluebonnet Electric Co-op award $4,463 Grant to Maxwell Social Club
Dec. 5, 2022
LCRA, City of Goldthwaite award $20,000 grant for baseball field improvements
LCRA, City of Goldthwaite award $10,570 grant to American Legion Post
Dec. 2, 2022
LCRA awards $16,720 grant to Doss Volunteer Fire Department
LCRA awards $50,000 grant for improvements at popular community park in Menard
Dec. 1, 2022
LCRA, Bluebonnet Electric Co-op award $15,654 grant to Washington Volunteer Fire Department
LCRA, Bluebonnet Electric Co-op award $14,953 grant for new playground equipment
LCRA, City of La Grange award $19,973 grant to Fayette County EMS Foundation
Nov. 29, 2022
LCRA awards $25,000 grant to Cat Spring Volunteer Fire Department
LCRA awards $7,569 grant to Oakland Volunteer Fire Department
LCRA awards $8,832 grant to New Bielau-Content Community Center
Nov. 21, 2022
LCRA, City of Brenham award $13,478 grant for chest compression system
LCRA, City of La Grange award $11,901 grant for new HVAC units at live music
Nov. 16, 2022
LCRA, PEC award $12,287 grant to help Marble Falls Area EMS provide better patient care
Nov. 14, 2022
LCRA, Bandera Electric Co-op award $24,609 grant to Utopia Volunteer EMS
LCRA, Bandera Electric Co-op award $25,000 grant to Medina Lake VFD
LCRA awards $12,000 grant for new roof at popular outdoor sports court in Boerne
Nov. 9, 2022
LCRA awards $20,004 grant for upgrades to Brownwood Art Center
LCRA awards $25,000 grant for new lighting, A/C for the Coleman Public Library
LCRA awards $16,000 grant to ambulance service in Coke County
Nov. 7, 2022
LCRA, PEC award $5,000 grant to upgrade water tanks used by area firefighters
LCRA, PEC award $50,000 grant to support new air medical service in Blanco County
Nov. 3, 2022
LCRA awards $24,000 grant to Deanville Volunteer Fire Department
LCRA, City of Giddings award $25,000 grant to Combined Community Action
LCRA, City of Giddings award $50,000 grant to Giddings Volunteer Fire Department
Nov. 2, 2022
LCRA awards $35,371 grant to restore Mullin Community Center
Nov. 1, 2022
LCRA awards $22,456 grant to Karnes County Emergency Medical Services
LCRA awards $24,612 grant to develop new health and wellness trails in Goliad
LCRA awards $20,000 grant for new lighting at Harvey and Jane Mueller Rodeo Arena in Cuero
Oct. 26, 2022
LCRA awards $50,000 grant to Bay City for new soccer fields
LCRA awards $50,000 grant to renovate Boling Little League facility
Oct. 25, 2022
LCRA awards $4,825 grant to Weslaco Fire Department for rescue tools
LCRA awards $16,580 grant to Mathis Volunteer Fire Department
LCRA awards $6,813 grant to Tri County Emergency Medical Services
June 6, 2022
LCRA awards $12,619 grant to add rescue equipment to new Brownwood firetruck
LCRA awards $50,000 grant for major renovations at Early park
June 1, 2022
LCRA, Bluebonnet Co-op Award $11,349 Grant to Lee County Amateur Radio Emergency Services
May 26, 2022
LCRA and City of Shiner award $25,000 grant to Gaslight Theatre
LCRA, City of Hallettsville award $25,000 grant to Lavaca Swimming Pool
May 25, 2022
LCRA, City of Brady award $25,000 grant for new playground equipment
LCRA, City of Mason award $50,000 grant to renovate Mason courthouse square public facilities
LCRA awards $19,000 grant to Harper Community Park Association
LCRA, City of Brady award $4,762 grant to Salvation Army Brady
May 20, 2022
LCRA, Bluebonnet Co-op award $25,000 grant for community park upgrades
LCRA, City of La Grange award $12,000 grant to help restore historic train depot
LCRA awards $24,871 grant to Garwood Volunteer Fire Department
May 19, 2022
LCRA awards $39,200 grant to Valera Volunteer Fire Department
May 16, 2022
LCRA, PEC award $25,000 grant for new restrooms at popular Granite Shoals park
LCRA, PEC award $25,000 grant to historic Cox Springs School
LCRA awards $20,572 grant for new rainwater collection system for Tow VFD
May 12, 2022
LCRA, Bluebonnet Electric Co-op award $16,476 grant to Dale VFD for rescue tools
LCRA, Bluebonnet Electric Co-op award $24,720 Grant to Gay-Mound-Cedar Hill VFD
LCRA, City of Lexington award $50,000 grant for versatile new fire engine
May 11, 2022
LCRA, Bluebonnet Electric Co-op award $19,429 grant to Heart of the Pines VFD
LCRA, Bluebonnet Co-op award $15,900 grant to Bastrop County First Responders
May 10, 2022
LCRA awards $50,000 grant to Water Valley VFD for tanker truck, equipment
May 9, 2022
LCRA, Bandera Electric Co-op award $24,993 grant for new lighting at ballfields, playground
LCRA, Bandera Electric Co-op award $9,665 grant to expand recycling efforts
May 5, 2022
LCRA awards $6,649 grant for swift-water rescue equipment
LCRA awards $14,317 grant to Lake Dunlap VFD for new equipment
LCRA, PEC award $25,000 grant for new playground equipment
May 4, 2022
LCRA awards $20,878 grant to Coleman County Youth Activity Center
LCRA awards $20,000 grant for playground updates in Cross Plains
LCRA awards $25,000 grant to Callahan County ambulance service for new ventilators
May 3, 2022
LCRA, City of Yoakum award $23,520 grant to Yoakum Little League
LCRA, City of Cuero award $18,768 grant to Cuero VFD for emergency equipment
LCRA awards $4,935 grant to Ander-Weser Volunteer Fire Department
April 28, 2022
LCRA awards $10,385 grant to Rotary Club of Austin County for disc golf course
LCRA awards $20,000 grant for repairs to Boling Community Center
LCRA awards $24,168 grant for improvements at Columbus library
Dec. 10, 2021
LCRA awards $50,000 grant to Wall Volunteer Fire Department
Dec. 9, 2021
LCRA, Pedernales Electric Co-op award $19,241 grant for new rescue equipment
LCRA, Pedernales Electric Co-op award $25,000 grant to Science Mill
Dec. 8, 2021
LCRA awards $24,900 grant to Lake Coleman Volunteer Fire Department
LCRA awards $50,000 grant for new fire training center in Coleman
Dec. 6, 2021
LCRA, Bluebonnet Co-op award $6,000 grant for renovations at Carmine Hall
LCRA, Bluebonnet Co-op award $24,093 grant for repairs to historic library
LCRA, City of Brenham award $19,840 grant to Brenham Fire Department
Dec. 2, 2021
LCRA awards $21,045 grant for upgrades to Rochelle Memorial Community Center
LCRA, City of Goldthwaite award $5,000 grant to Mills County Historical Museum
LCRA awards $25,000 grant for improvements to the Mills County Theatre
Dec. 1, 2021
LCRA, City of Smithville award $13,900 grant for community center repairs
LCRA, Bluebonnet Co-op award $5,000 grant to help Smithville veterans create new park
LCRA, Bluebonnet Co-op award $25,000 grant to Delhi Community Center
Nov. 30, 2021
LCRA, Bluebonnet Co-op award $21,315 grant to Ellinger Chamber of Commerce
LCRA awards $25,000 grant for new outdoor meeting space in Zimmerscheidt
Nov. 16, 2021
LCRA, Bandera Electric Co-op award $24,999 grant to Center Point VFD
LCRA, Bandera Electric Co-op award $17,331 grant to Castle Lake Ranch firefighters
LCRA, Bandera Electric Co-op award $16,800 grant to Comfort Public Library
Nov. 15, 2021
LCRA, Pedernales Electric Co-op award $25,000 grant to aid area firefighters
LCRA, Pedernales Electric Co-op award $23,727 grant for new battery-operated rescue tools
LCRA awards $17,930 grant to Colorado County Fair Association
LCRA, City of Llano award $24,090 grant to Llano County Art Association
LCRA awards $24,950 grant to Oakridge Volunteer Fire Department
Nov. 10, 2021
LCRA awards City of Wharton $50,000 grant for civic center renovations
LCRA, City of Schulenburg award $47,855 grant to Schulenburg Volunteer Fire Department
Nov. 8, 2021
LCRA awards $19,903 grant to Sabinal EMS for emergency medical equipment
LCRA, Bandera Electric Co-op award $21,120 grant to Concan VFD for new rescue vehicle
Nov. 4, 2021
LCRA awards $16,696 grant for new lighting for community center in Panna Maria
LCRA awards $6,670 grant to help protect, preserve exhibits at the Sinton Historical Museum
Nov. 2, 2021
LCRA, City of Luling award $20,000 grant to Luling Area Oil Museum for HVAC, remodeling
LCRA awards $12,960 grant to Bastrop Fire Department
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