The Lavaca-Navidad River Authority is pleased to announce that its Community Development Partnership Program is available to provide grant opportunities to communities, schools, and 501(c)3 non-profit organizations in LNRA’s service area. The community development program aligns with LNRA’s mission to manage, conserve, and protect the natural resources of the Lavaca Basin in a responsible manner that provides opportunities for growth and benefits the public.
LNRA was authorized by the Texas legislature to develop, participate in, and sponsor economic development programs intended to strengthen the economic base within LNRA’s territorial boundaries, or water service area, and to further the economic development of the State of Texas. Consistent with the legislation, any funds expended by LNRA in support of an economic development program should meet one or more of the following criteria:
• Encourage economic diversification,
• Contribute to the health and development of a community to improve the attractiveness of the community,
• Improve the quality and/ or quantity of services essential for the development of viable communities and economic growth including services related to education, transportation, public safety, recreation, health care, training and community planning or employment.
The thirteen (13) member Review Committee includes representatives of the City of Edna, City of Ganado, City of La Ward, County of Jackson, Jackson County Hospital District, Edna ISD, Ganado ISD, Industrial ISD and LNRA.
Grant application forms are available, and submittal of applications will be due no later than 4:30 p.m. on July 25, 2025. Grant decisions will be announced September 2025. Qualifying entities and 501(c)3 organizations can obtain grant forms and information by calling 361 782-5229 (Patrick Brzozowski, LNRA General Manager at [email protected] or Karen Gregory, Deputy General Manager at [email protected]) or LNRA’s website at www. lnra.org.
