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| LCRA grants have helped communities purchase fire trucks and other fire-fighting equipment. |
LCRA sponsors a grant program that helps local governments and nonprofit organizations fund capital improvement projects to benefit the public. These 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.
Emphasis will be placed on projects that include energy efficiency, water conservation or household hazardous waste facilities
From 1995 through the fiscal year ended June 30, 2008, LCRA and its customers have awarded 1,038 CDPP grants totaling $17.6 million. Communities have raised more than $93 million in matching funds, bringing the total investment in local projects to more than $110.7 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 $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:
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.
