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Funds the installation of permanent shade structures to cover outdoor areas not protected from the sun, such as playgrounds, pools or recreation spaces.

Supports efforts to maintain and strengthen the robustness of local arts and cultural organizations and efforts toward enhancing community connectivity through greenspaces.

The Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) provides funding for capital improvement projects, including those related to energy efficiency, water conservation, education, volunteer fire departments, and public safety organizations affected by wildfires and extreme drought conditions. All projects must be within LCRA's service area.

This competitive grant program supports activities that integrate arts, culture, and design into local efforts that strengthen communities over the long term.

Through its grant services, the agency aims to empower rural communities, encourage healthy lifestyles, protect consumers, and promote production agriculture. It also focuses on enhancing the economic vitality and quality of life in rural Texas through its community and economic development programs.

The Texas Historical Commission (THC) provides reimbursement grants for preservation projects, including restoration work, preservation planning, architectural planning, and/or heritage education training.

Texas Parks & Wildlife (TPW) offers recreation grants to support communities throughout Texas. These grants focus on preserving and managing the state's natural and cultural resources and providing hunting, fishing, and outdoor recreation opportunities. This TPW program has benefited communities of all sizes, helping them to create new parks, conserve natural resources, improve access to water bodies, develop youth educational programs, and much more.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service provides grants and other financial assistance through grants and cooperative agreement awards to diverse groups and organizations to ensure a healthy environment.

Assists community-based organizations and related activities that improve and enrich the general quality of life in community spaces. This category creating, sustaining, or expanding on artistic and cultural experiences; preserving and sharing unique history; providing clean, safe, and positive outdoor recreation or education opportunities; beautifying neighborhoods and main street areas; and planning for, creating, or enhancing unique spaces.

USDA Rural Development offers over  fifty financial assistance programs designed to support rural communities. If you are interested in applying, explore the following categories to find the best fit for your needs:

• Business Programs
• Community Facilities Programs
• Cooperative Services
• Electric Programs
• Energy Programs
• Multi-Family Housing Programs
• Single-Family Housing Programs
• Telecommunications Programs
• Water and Environmental Programs
• USDA LINC Training and Resource Library