Liberty Hill Awards $45,000 in Community Service Grants

City Council Selects Recipients for Annual Funding

Liberty Hill City Council has awarded $45,000 in community service grants to five local nonprofit organizations following their March 12 meeting. The annual grants, ranging from $5,000 to $10,000 per recipient, aim to strengthen various community services for Liberty Hill residents.

Record Number of Applications Shows Community Engagement

This year marked the largest applicant pool in the program's history, with 15 community organizations presenting their requests to the Council on February 26. The applicants represented diverse community needs including childcare, housing security, and public safety.

Selected Organizations Address Critical Community Needs

After careful consideration, the Council selected five grant recipients. Hope House and L4 Cares each received $10,000, with Hope House planning to develop infrastructure supporting children and adults with profound disabilities. L4 Cares will direct funding toward their Hero Camp, a faith-centered retreat supporting families facing terminal illness.

Additional Recipients Focus on Safety and Education

Hope Alliance and Operation Liberty Hill also received $10,000 each. Hope Alliance will continue providing emergency shelter and care to Liberty Hill clients, while Operation Liberty Hill plans to maintain their Operation Back to School program that equips students with necessary academic materials.

Youth Entrepreneurship Program Receives Support

Foundation XXL Hope, awarded $5,000, will use their grant to expand their young entrepreneurs program and Mustard Seed Project, fostering business skills among Liberty Hill youth.

Future Funding Considerations

Although Meals on Wheels did not receive a formal grant this cycle, the Council recognized its importance by establishing a separate annual $10,000 fund within the city budget during their March 26 meeting. Recipients will receive grant checks by May 1, with the Council considering expanded funding in future cycles.

"This is what makes Liberty Hill great – that we support one another and that we're active," noted Liberty Hill Mayor Crystal Mancilla during the proceedings, highlighting the community-centered approach that guided the selection process.