Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA)
Community Grants (Community Development Partnership Program)
A Texas river authority's capital grant for community projects in its service counties. A nonprofit school could qualify only if the project (a gym, field or facility) is open to the whole community.
- Amount
- Up to $100,000 (most $25,000 or less; 20% match over $5,000)
- Can a for-profit school apply?
- No: for-profit schools excluded
- Deadline
- Jan 31, 2027 (95 days left)
- Who this fits
- Private school · MicroschoolTax-exempt nonprofits and schools in LCRA's service counties, for a building or equipment project that the whole community can use. Fits a nonprofit school opening a facility to the public.Religious schools: yes, not for religious activities
- New schools
- Not stated for new schools
- Where
- Texas only, local area
- Last checked
- Oct 28, 2026on lcra.org
Unconfirmed: check with the funder
We couldn’t confirm these on an official page. Treat them as open questions, not facts.
- Whether a private school facility counts as available to the entire community (ask LCRA)
- Whether a new school can apply
What to do now
- Step 1: Check that the project address is in an eligible county
- Step 2: Make sure the project is open to the whole community
- Step 3: Gather plans, a detailed budget, financials, vendor quotes and your IRS letter
- Step 4: Apply online January 1 to 31, 2027
Funders change their requirements. Check the official page before you apply. Getting ready? See what funders usually ask for.
Who can apply
“Tax-exempt nonprofit organizations are eligible, as well as local governments, schools and hospitals”
Organizations in all or part of the listed counties may qualify; the project address must fall inside LCRA's service area (check the map). The project must improve a capital asset, last at least 10 years, and be available to an entire community. Religious sanctuaries, limited-use facilities, operating costs, computers, software, office equipment and furniture are excluded. Requests over $5,000 need a match of at least 20% of total project cost. One grant per 24 months.
- Tax-exempt nonprofit (IRS determination letter or Form 990)
- Project address inside LCRA's service area (all or part of the listed counties)
- Capital project open to the entire community
- At least 20% match for requests over $5,000
- Finish within 12 months; no LCRA grant in the last 24 months
Timing
Two rounds a year: online applications January 1 to 31 and July 1 to 31. The next window is January 1 to 31, 2027. Review takes up to 10 weeks.