Investing in the communities
we serve.
Grants, volunteer service, public safety, and economic development — LCRA gives back to the Texans who rely on us every day.
Community Grant Program
Up to $50,000 for projects that matter.
LCRA's community grants fund capital projects that improve the quality of life for Texans in our wholesale electric and water service areas. Grants are awarded twice a year.
- Volunteer fire departments & EMS
- Libraries & educational programs
- Parks & recreational facilities
- Public-safety equipment upgrades
- Community health & social services
- Historic preservation projects
How it works
- 01
Review guidelines
Confirm your organization and project meet eligibility in our service area.
- 02
Submit application
Complete the online application with project scope, budget, and community impact.
- 03
Receive decision
LCRA Board reviews applications twice annually with announcement in writing.
- 04
Complete & report
Grantees complete projects and submit a final report to LCRA.
In the Community
Grants at work across central Texas.
Grant awards
Disaster partnerships
Application support
Outdoor programming
Programs
More ways LCRA gives back.
Community Grant Program
Up to $50,000 awards to nonprofits, volunteer fire departments, emergency service districts, and local governments in LCRA's service area.
Up to $50,000LCRA Steps Forward
Annual volunteer service day where hundreds of LCRA employees give back to the communities they serve.
Annual volunteer dayPublic Safety
Law enforcement officers patrol LCRA lakes and parks, and security services protect critical infrastructure.
24/7 patrolsTelecommunications
Hundreds of towers, thousands of miles of fiber, and LTE/5G networks support first responders across central Texas.
First-responder gradeEconomic Development
Site selection, infrastructure planning, and regional partnerships to help businesses locate and grow in the LCRA service area.
Regional growthLand Conservation
LCRA manages thousands of acres of land along the Colorado River and Highland Lakes for wildlife, watershed protection, and public enjoyment.
Thousands of acresPublic Affairs
Community outreach, education programs, and partnerships with schools, agencies, and civic organizations.
Community engagementFunFest
LCRA's annual community festival celebrating water, energy, and community with interactive exhibits and family activities.
Annual festival Serve your community with LCRA.
Let's find the right program.
Grant applications, volunteer coordination, telecom partnerships, and conservation programs — the community team is here to help.