Community Grants News Releases

2026

May

LCRA awards $25,000 grant to Cameron County for rainwater harvesting system

May 21, 2026

LCRA awards $25,000 grant to Sand Hills VFD for lifesaving equipment

May 18, 2026

LCRA, Bluebonnet Electric Co-op award $25,000 grant to Martindale Fire & Rescue

May 15, 2026

LCRA, City of San Saba award $35,000 grant for repairs to historic Old Mill House

May 13, 2026

LCRA, City of Goldthwaite award $8,736 grant for new HVAC system at Legion Hall

May 13, 2026

LCRA awards $49,999 grant for a new playground at Rocksprings City Park

May 8, 2026

LCRA awards $14,847 grant to Ingram VFD to provide covered area for firetrucks, equipment

May 8, 2026

LCRA awards $16,454 grant to help City of Ingram expand its emergency response after last year’s floods

May 8, 2026

LCRA awards $100,000 grant to expand Kerr County fire station

May 8, 2026

LCRA awards $25,000 grant to help Clyde splash pad open for first time since 2021

May 5, 2026

LCRA awards $11,174 grant for new backup generator for Eastland Fire Department

May 5, 2026

LCRA awards $13,035 grant to Taylor County EMS for vital emergency medical equipment

May 5, 2026

LCRA awards $25,000 grant for new solar-powered project at May schools

May 1, 2026

LCRA awards $39,208 grant for renovations to Trickham Community Center

May 1, 2026

LCRA awards $25,000 grant to Central Texas Veterans Memorial

May 1, 2026

January

LCRA accepting applications in January for community grants of up to $100,000

JAN. 5, 2026

2025

December

LCRA awards almost $1.1 million in community grants

DEC. 19, 2025

LCRA awards $17,725 grant to Laguna Vista Fire-Rescue for updated emergency gear

DEC. 19, 2025

LCRA awards $100,000 community grant to El Progreso Memorial Library in Uvalde

DEC. 17, 2025

LCRA awards $50,000 grant to Dove Creek VFD for station upgrades

DEC. 16, 2025

LCRA awards $20,000 grant to help renovate Wharton County Veterans Memorial

DEC. 16, 2025

LCRA awards $24,503 grant for renovations to new Colorado County Emergency Operations Center

DEC. 16, 2025

LCRA awards $50,000 grant to Boling Fire Department for new refill station for air tanks

DEC. 16, 2025

LCRA awards $25,000 grant to Wall VFD for updated safety equipment

DEC. 16, 2025

LCRA awards $14,383 grant for upgrades to Florence Public Library

DEC. 12, 2025

LCRA, City of Lampasas award $21,568 grant to Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Texas

DEC. 5, 2025

LCRA awards $41,700 grant to Goldthwaite VFD for station expansion

DEC. 5, 2025

LCRA awards $4,770 grant to restore water access at Ebony Cemetery, community center

DEC. 5, 2025

LCRA, City of Lampasas award $50,000 grant for new shade structure at W.M. Brook Park

DEC. 5, 2025

LCRA, PEC award $25,000 grant to Hoover Valley Volunteer Fire and Emergency Services

DEC. 3, 2025

LCRA, PEC award $15,952 grant for new accessible restrooms at two Cottonwood Shores parks

DEC. 3, 2025

LCRA, PEC award $23,370 grant to build a lighted pier at Lakeview Park on Lake LBJ

DEC. 3, 2025

LCRA awards $24,403 grant to Castell VFD for new water supply to fight fires

DEC. 3, 2025

LCRA, City of Llano award $25,000 grant to Llano Volunteer Fire Department

DEC. 3, 2025

November

LCRA, Bandera Electric Co-op award $9,607 grant to Concan Volunteer Fire Department

NOV. 25, 2025

LCRA, Bandera Electric Co-op award $20,236 grant to Castle Lake Ranch VFD

NOV. 25, 2025

LCRA, Bandera Electric Co-op award $25,000 grant to Bandera Fire and Rescue

NOV. 25, 2025

LCRA awards $15,856 grant for renovations to Louise rice mill

NOV. 21, 2025

LCRA awards $25,000 grant to Palacios Preservation Association for outdoor historical exhibit

NOV. 21, 2025

LCRA awards $3,920 grant to Palacios Community Hub for rainwater catchment systems

NOV. 21, 2025

LCRA awards $23,100 grant to help restore historic Bronte Depot to mint condition

NOV. 20, 2025

LCRA awards $21,158 grant to add public restrooms at Lawn City Park

NOV. 20, 2025

LCRA awards $50,000 grant for inclusive playground at Eastland City Park

NOV. 20, 2025

LCRA awards $15,916 grant to Merkel VFD for much-needed emergency equipment

NOV. 20, 2025

LCRA, City of Brenham award $20,368 grant for American Legion Hall renovations

NOV. 19, 2025

LCRA, Bluebonnet Electric Co-op award $13,219 grant to Carmine VFD

NOV. 19, 2025

LCRA, Bluebonnet Electric Co-op award $25,000 grant for renovations to Carmine Hall

NOV. 19, 2025

LCRA, City of La Grange award $5,414 grant to honor local Revolutionary War hero

NOV. 19, 2025

LCRA awards $25,000 grant to Muldoon VFD for new brush truck, rescue equipment

NOV. 19, 2025

LCRA, City of San Saba award $25,000 grant for improvements to baseball field at Mill Pond Park

NOV. 14, 2025

LCRA, City of Mason award $25,000 grant to Mason VFD for utility task vehicle

NOV. 14, 2025

LCRA, City of Brady award $50,000 grant to Frontera Healthcare Network for renovations to Brady Clinic

NOV. 14, 2025

LCRA awards $24,800 grant for renovations to fellowship hall near Waelder

NOV. 6, 2025

LCRA awards $22,595 grant for new playground equipment in Waelder

NOV. 6, 2025

LCRA, Bluebonnet Electric Co-op award $27,690 grant for helicopter landing pad

NOV. 6, 2025

LCRA, Bluebonnet Electric Co-op award $50,000 grant to Rockne Community Recreation Center

NOV. 6, 2025

LCRA, Bluebonnet Electric Co-op award $19,869 grant to Bastrop County first responders

NOV. 6, 2025

October

LCRA, PEC award $19,125 grant for major improvements to Driftwood Community Center

OCT. 31, 2025

June

LCRA accepting applications in July for community grants of up to $100,000

June 24, 2025

LCRA awards more than $1.1 million in grants for community projects

June 16, 2025

LCRA, PEC award $25,000 grant for upgrades to Johnson City little league field

June 13, 2025

LCRA, PEC award $25,000 grant for new restrooms at Creekside Park

June 13, 2025

LCRA, PEC award $18,315 grant to Blanco Fire and EMS Auxiliary

June 13, 2025

LCRA, PEC award $25,000 grant to Great Springs Project for new trail, trailhead

June 13, 2025

LCRA, Bandera Electric Co-op award $21,048 grant to Utopia Volunteer EMS

June 6, 2025

LCRA awards $23,350 grant to Mountain Home VFD for new safety gear

June 6, 2025

LCRA awards $25,000 grant for new walking, biking trail in Junction

June 6, 2025

LCRA awards $24,925 grant to improve emergency room safety at Kimble hospital

June 6, 2025

LCRA, City of Waelder award $10,626 grant for upgraded equipment for Waelder firefighters

June 4, 2025

LCRA, City of Shiner award $50,000 grant for upgrades to KC Community Hall

June 4, 2025

LCRA, City of Hallettsville award $25,000 grant for new marquee at visitor center

June 4, 2025

LCRA, Bluebonnet Electric Co-op award $25,000 grant to enhance training for rural firefighters, first responders

June 4, 2025

May

LCRA, City of Brenham award $25,000 grant for new thermal imaging cameras to help in fighting fires

May 30, 2025

LCRA, Bluebonnet Electric Co-op award $17,478 grant to Round Top Family Library for outdoor classroom

May 30, 2025

LCRA awards $45,440 grant for upgrades at Veterans, Simmang Northwest parks

May 30, 2025

LCRA, Bluebonnet Electric Co-op award $24,500 grant to South Lee County VFD

May 30, 2025

LCRA, City of San Saba award $6,950 grant to improve lighting at the San Saba County Rodeo Arena

May 29, 2025

LCRA awards $16,210 grant to help develop food truck park in Richland Springs

May 29, 2025

LCRA, City of Goldthwaite award $25,000 grant to upgrade school athletic facilities

May 29, 2025

LCRA, City of Brady award $24,159 grant to Brady Volunteer Fire Department

May 29, 2025

LCRA to offer two $100,000 community grants to celebrate grant program’s 30th year

May 27, 2025

LCRA, Hamilton County Electric Co-op award $24,975 grant for upgrades to Evant school playground

May 15, 2025

LCRA, Hamilton County Electric Co-op award $4,943 grant to Lometa Police Department

May 15, 2025

LCRA, Hamilton County Electric Co-op award $25,000 grant to Lometa ISD for pickleball court

May 15, 2025

LCRA, Hamilton County Electric Co-op award $50,000 grant to Shive VFD

May 15, 2025

LCRA, City of Bellville award $24,700 grant to add air conditioning at Concordia Hall

May 14, 2025

LCRA awards $25,000 grant to Cat Spring Volunteer Fire Department

May 14, 2025

LCRA, City of Flatonia award $19,805 grant to upgrade Flatonia soccer field

May 14, 2025

LCRA awards $24,960 grant for upgrades to Eagle Lake Recreation Center

May 14, 2025

LCRA awards $18,758 grant for upgrades at Columbus Community Park

May 14, 2025

LCRA awards $19,857 grant to Sunrise Beach VFD

May 9, 2025

LCRA, PEC award $19,543 grant to Cassie VFD and EMS

May 9, 2025

LCRA awards $24,902 grant for new warning system at Llano low-water crossing

May 9, 2025

LCRA awards $25,000 grant to improve boat ramp access at Llano County Park

May 9, 2025

LCRA awards $25,000 grant for musical playground at Friendship Park

May 8, 2025

LCRA awards $50,000 grant to Danish Heritage Preservation Society

May 8, 2025

LCRA awards $35,055 grant to Sargent Area Fire and Rescue

May 8, 2025

LCRA awards $50,000 grant to first responders for new safety equipment

May 2, 2025

LCRA awards $19,823 grant to Glen Cove Volunteer Fire Department

May 1, 2025

LCRA awards $20,000 grant to Coleman County Center for Seniors

May 1, 2025

LCRA awards $50,000 grant to Bronte Community Center for major upgrade

May 1, 2025

LCRA awards $23,136 grant to Santa Anna Volunteer Fire Department for new protective gear

May 1, 2025

April

LCRA awards $10,720 grant to Odem Little League for new scoreboards

April 30, 2025

LCRA awards $4,730 grant to Berclair VFD for new protective equipment

April 30, 2025

LCRA awards $25,000 grant for outdoor fitness court in Kenedy

April 30, 2025

LCRA awards $4,861 grant to Smiley Marshal’s Office for safety equipment

April 30, 2025

2024

December

LCRA accepting applications in January for community grants

DEC. 17, 2024

LCRA awards almost $900,000 in grants for community projects

DEC. 13, 2024

LCRA awards $50,000 grant to Frelsburg Volunteer Fire Department

DEC. 13, 2024

LCRA, City of Brenham award $4,896 grant for new lights at high school theater

DEC. 13, 2024

LCRA, City of Brenham award $10,000 grant to Brenham Heritage Museum

DEC. 13, 2024

LCRA awards $11,437 grant for improvements to Stafford Opera House

DEC. 13, 2024

LCRA, PEC award $24,438 grant to Lakeway Police Department for new lifesaving medical equipment

DEC. 5, 2024

LCRA and Bluebonnet Electric Co-op award $23,819 grant to Prairie Hill-Rocky Hill Volunteer Fire Department

DEC. 4, 2024

LCRA and Bluebonnet Electric Co-op award $18,123 grant to Meyersville Volunteer Fire Department

DEC. 4, 2024

LCRA, City of La Grange award $25,000 grant for improvements to masonic lodge

DEC. 3, 2024

LCRA, City of Giddings award $25,000 grant for improvements to American Legion Hall

DEC. 3, 2024

LCRA, City of La Grange award $23,684 grant to renovate restrooms in school district’s 1938 Hermes Gym

DEC. 3, 2024

LCRA, City of Giddings award $20,080 grant to Lee County Little League

DEC. 3, 2024

LCRA, Bluebonnet Electric Co-op award $17,710 grant to Blue VFD

DEC. 3, 2024

November

LCRA, City of Cuero award $18,568 grant to Cuero Volunteer Fire Department

NOV. 20, 2024

LCRA, City of Luling award $25,000 grant for air conditioning in Luling Foundation’s demonstration barn

NOV. 20, 2024

LCRA awards $25,000 grant for improvements to the Luling Civic Center

NOV. 20, 2024

LCRA, City of Cuero award $50,000 grant to expand Chisholm Trail Heritage Museum

NOV. 20, 2024

LCRA awards $4,938 grant to Ander-Weser Volunteer Fire Department

NOV. 20, 2024

LCRA, PEC award $7,488 grant to Bergheim Volunteer Fire Department

NOV. 15, 2024

LCRA, Bandera Electric Co-op award $50,000 grant to Frio Canyon Parks Association

NOV. 15, 2024

LCRA awards $15,715 grant to Matagorda Historical Society for upgrades at Heritage Park

NOV. 13, 2024

LCRA awards $50,000 grant for new roof at historic Blessing Hotel

NOV. 13, 2024

LCRA awards $24,967 grant to renovate local Knights of Columbus Hall

NOV. 13, 2024

LCRA awards $25,000 grant for upgrades to Richland Hall

NOV. 11, 2024

LCRA awards $12,767 grant to City of Mason for new disc golf course

NOV. 8, 2024

LCRA, City of Goldthwaite award $23,498 grant for improvements to golf course clubhouse

NOV. 8, 2024

LCRA, Bluebonnet Electric Co-op award $24,400 grant to Bastrop County First Responders

NOV. 1, 2024

October

LCRA awards $24,974 grant to Tom Green County for park improvements

OCT. 30, 2024

LCRA awards $23,582 grant to Crockett County Museum for new sign

OCT. 30, 2024

LCRA awards $20,214 grant to Junction After School Program, Family Center

OCT. 30, 2024

LCRA, PEC award $50,000 grant to Kimble County EMS for new ambulance

OCT. 30, 2024

LCRA awards $25,000 grant to Fredericksburg Volunteer Fire Department

OCT. 30, 2024

LCRA awards $25,000 grant to City of Coleman to help residents keep properties up to code

OCT. 29, 2024

LCRA awards $13,430 grant to Comanche Shores VFD

OCT. 29, 2024

LCRA awards $22,249 grant to Bangs VFD for life-saving equipment

OCT. 29, 2024

LCRA awards $24,996 grant to Coleman County Youth Activity Center for major renovations

OCT. 29, 2024

LCRA awards $25,000 grant to Tow Volunteer Fire Department

OCT. 23, 2024

LCRA, PEC Award $25,000 grant to Falls on the Colorado Museum

OCT. 23, 2024

June

LCRA accepting applications in July for community grants

June 28, 2024

LCRA awards more than $1 million in grants for community projects

June 26, 2024

LCRA awards $9,161 grant to Edwin Wolters Memorial Museum

June 25, 2024

LCRA, City of Yoakum award $25,000 grant for digital sign at high school

June 25, 2024

LCRA awards $50,000 grant to Belmont Volunteer Fire Department

June 25, 2024

LCRA, City of San Marcos award $9,885 grant to Hays County

June 11, 2024

LCRA, City of Llano award $13,265 grant to Llano County for emergency equipment

June 6, 2024

LCRA, PEC award $24,000 grant to Kempner Volunteer Fire Department

June 6, 2024

LCRA, City of San Saba award $50,000 grant to San Saba Volunteer Fire Department

June 6, 2024

LCRA, Bluebonnet Electric Co-op award $25,000 grant for new cultural center

June 4, 2024

LCRA, City of La Grange award $23,500 grant for new generator at emergency shelter

June 4, 2024

LCRA awards $25,000 grant to Sheridan Community Center

June 4, 2024

LCRA awards $4,800 grant for upgrades to historic building in Columbus

June 4, 2024

May

LCRA awards $25,000 grant to Oakridge Volunteer Fire Department

May 31, 2024

LCRA, City of Lexington award $25,000 grant for new lighting at ball fields

May 30, 2024

LCRA, PEC award $15,708 grant to Hays County ESD #6

May 28, 2024

LCRA, City of Luling award $20,336 grant for Fritz Zedler House repairs

May 28, 2024

LCRA, City of Goldthwaite award $25,000 grant for repairs to Mills County Historical Museum

May 16, 2024

LCRA, City of Lampasas award $25,000 grant to Lampasas Trails

May 16, 2024

LCRA, Hamilton County Electric Co-op award $19,172 grant to Adamsville VFD

May 16, 2024

LCRA, Hamilton County Electric Co-op award $10,716 grant to American Legion Post 487

May 16, 2024

LCRA awards $25,000 grant to Cat Spring Agricultural Society

May 14, 2024

LCRA, City of Bellville award $25,000 grant for modernized community message board

May 14, 2024

LCRA awards $4,796 grant for upgrades to popular community hall in Eagle Lake

May 14, 2024

LCRA awards $25,000 grant to Columbus Volunteer Fire Department

May 14, 2024

LCRA awards $25,000 grant for Kingsland Community Park Hall renovations

May 9, 2024

LCRA, PEC award $25,000 grant to Horseshoe Bay Fire Department

May 9, 2024

LCRA awards $25,000 grant to Olden Volunteer Fire Department

May 8, 2024

LCRA awards $17,432 grant to Brookesmith Volunteer Fire Department

May 7, 2024

LCRA awards $39,780 grant to Blanket Volunteer Fire Fighters Association

May 7, 2024

LCRA, Bandera Electric Co-op award $8,760 grant to Pipe Creek VFD

May 2, 2024

LCRA awards $20,000 grant to Kinney County Fire Rescue

May 2, 2024

LCRA awards $8,538 grant to the City of Brackettville for new UTV

May 2, 2024

LCRA, City of Brady award $25,000 grant for cardiac equipment for McCulloch County Hospital District ambulance

May 1, 2024

LCRA awards $17,920 grant to Pontotoc Ranch Fire Association

May 1, 2024

LCRA awards $50,000 grant for new Schleicher County library

May 1, 2024

April

LCRA awards $25,000 grant to Northside Center for new restrooms

April 30, 2024

LCRA awards $14,526 grant to Matagorda Volunteer Fire Department

April 30, 2024

LCRA awards $2,850 grant to Palacios museum

April 30, 2024

LCRA awards $50,000 grant to Ledbetter VFD

April 25, 2024

LCRA, City of Brenham award $25,000 grant to Unity Theatre Company

April 25, 2024

LCRA awards $25,000 to City of Brenham for new mobile message boards

April 25, 2024

January

LCRA community grant program accepting applications through January

JAN. 2, 2024

Contact Info

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