Grants

Georgetown eyes federal grants for road projects

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
The City of Georgetown will apply for four Surface Transportation Block Grants, which are federal funding opportunities for transportation projects including highway construction, pedestrian infrastructure and bridge repairs. The funds are distributed by the Capital Area Metro Planning Organization.
Lone Star Circle of Care's mobile mammography unit provides mammograms to women around Central Texas. (Photo Courtesy Lone Star Circle of Care)

Lone Star Circle of Care's mobile mammography unit provides mammograms to women around Central Texas. (Photo Courtesy Lone Star Circle of Care)

$15,000 grant supports mobile mammography unit

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, June 30, 2025
Lone Star Circle of Care in Georgetown received a $15,000 Blue Impact grant from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas to help with operational support for its Big Pink Bus mobile mammography unit.
From left, Seeds of Strength Nominating Committee Chair Laura Packard, was joined by Malissa Tritsch, Anna Warren, Melissa Gould and Judy Swainfrom the Assistance League. Seeds of Strength Patty Moore, right, helped Ms. Packard give out the checks. (Photos by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

From left, Seeds of Strength Nominating Committee Chair Laura Packard, was joined by Malissa Tritsch, Anna Warren, Melissa Gould and Judy Swainfrom the Assistance League. Seeds of Strength Patty Moore, right, helped Ms. Packard give out the checks. (Photos by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Seeds of Strength gives $159,000

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Georgetown nonprofit Seeds of Strength supported 10 total organizations through its most recent grant cycle. Seven organizations received a combined $157,500, and three more organizations received $500 merit awards.
This map shows where road safety improvements could be made throughout the county based on crash data. (Courtesy Capital Area Metro Planning Organization)

This map shows where road safety improvements could be made throughout the county based on crash data. (Courtesy Capital Area Metro Planning Organization)

Regional organization shoots for federal road safety

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, March 3, 2025
After receiving $2.3 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation, the Capital Area Metro Planning Organization is working with the City of Georgetown to conduct a roadway safety plan to potentially receive funds from the federal Safe Streets and Roads for All grant program later this year.
A Gift of Time coordinator Genesis Cordova helps client John Miller with a Thanksgiving project. The nonprofit has received funding through Georgetown’s grant program, which could end next year. (Sun Archive)

A Gift of Time coordinator Genesis Cordova helps client John Miller with a Thanksgiving project. The nonprofit has received funding through Georgetown’s grant program, which could end next year. (Sun Archive)

Nonprofits raise concerns about ending city grants

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Friday, December 20, 2024
A Gift of Time — a nonprofit that provides respite care for caregivers of those with mild to moderate Alzheimer's — has been a part of Georgetown since 2016. In the past, the organization applied for and received funds through the City of Georgetown’s Strategic Partnership Program.
Carl Illig, Kevin Taylor and Gabriela Bravo stand with a check supporting the Wilco Guitar Society. (Photo courtesy Wilco Guitar Society)

Carl Illig, Kevin Taylor and Gabriela Bravo stand with a check supporting the Wilco Guitar Society. (Photo courtesy Wilco Guitar Society)

Guitar society receives money for education programs

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, December 9, 2024
The Williamson County Guitar Society received a W.D. Kelley Foundation grant that will sponsor a series of educational programs about the history, culture and music of string instruments for area students.
Assistant to the City Manager Jessica Clarke presents potential changes to the city’s grant program on November 26. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Assistant to the City Manager Jessica Clarke presents potential changes to the city’s grant program on November 26. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

City grant program faces shaky future

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
The majority of Georgetown’s city council is in favor of redirecting money typically designated for nonprofit support toward more essential city services in future budgets.
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