01/14/2026
Texas Fire & EMS friends, heads up on a great funding opportunity if you’re in the LCRA service area.
The Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) Community Development Partnership Program is currently accepting applications for capital and life-safety equipment for volunteer fire departments and emergency responders located within their electric, water, or transmission territory.
This program prioritizes firefighter safety, disaster readiness, and long-life equipment with a useful life of 10+ years.
Typical awards range from $15,000–$50,000, with some cycles allowing up to $100,000. Requests over $5,000 require a 20% local match. Applications are accepted twice a year, and the next deadline is January 31.
Based on recent awards, this is an excellent fit for:
• SCBA replacement or expansion
• Air cylinders
• Breathing air compressors
• Cascade / refill stations
• Breathing air infrastructure and life-safety systems
Important note: Agencies must be located within the LCRA service territory to be eligible. You can check the map here:
https://www.lcra.org/download/lcra-service-territory-map/?wpdmdl=29934
Program info and application portal:
https://www.lcra.org/community-services/community-grant-program/
https://lowercoloradoriverauthority.submittable.com/submit
If you serve in the LCRA area and could use help determining fit, building a budget, or submitting an application, feel free to reach out. Happy to help you take advantage of this one.
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