About Us
Bluebonnet Resource Conservation & Development is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit established in 1995 and dedicated to conservation of natural resources and rural/urban community development. We serve our 10 county area in North Texas by finding funding opportunities, providing education, building partnerships, & developing ideas that improve quality of life in our communities.
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Upcoming Opportunities
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Partnerships
We are proud of the work we do and we couldn't do any of it without the help of our dedicated partner organizations. To learn more about becoming a partner member, click here.
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Funding
Bluebonnet Conservation and Development Council is funded in a variety of ways. Learn more about how we are putting member dues, donations, grant money and environmental fines to work.
Small Community Improvement Grants
Bluebonnet funds small ($500) matching grants for projects which benefit local communities, non-profits and schools. The grants must be matched 1:1 with local dollars.
Eligible grant projects include, but are not limited to, those that will provide community improvement such as: environmental resource conservation education, illegal dumping cleanup, gardening classes for growing food, community gardens, street signage, recreational equipment, improvement or creation of parks and community buildings.
When the grant applications for this year's program are open, they will be found under the Opportunities tab.
Rural Economic Development Grants and Loans Program
Bluebonnet RC&D actively seeks grant funding to bring new opportunities and improve the quality of life in the communities we serve. Our team is dedicated to identifying and applying for grants that align with the needs of our region, from environmental conservation to rural business development. By securing these funds, we support local community bringing their ideas to life and bring meaningful change change in North Central Texas. Through strategic grant writing, we bring innovative ideas to life and help our communities thrive.
Supplemental Environmental Projects
As a member of the Texas Association of RC & D Areas, Bluebonnet RC&D receives funding to perform Supplemental Environmental Projects within our 10 county area. The SEP funds are dedicated to a specific county/watershed/air-shed and a particular type of environmental activity. The funds are obtained from entities who received fines to resolve a legal enforcement action undertaken by the Texas Commission for Environmental Quality (TCEQ).
To learn more about TCEQ's processes, click here.
