The Hill Country Alliance (HCA) is now accepting applications for its Night Sky Preservation Fund, which provides financial support for community-driven efforts to protect the region’s dark skies. This annual grant program helps fund initiatives aimed at improving outdoor lighting practices, reducing unnecessary energy use, and minimizing light pollution across the Texas Hill Country. This second year of the Fund is made possible thanks to the generous support of the Coypu Foundation and individual night sky advocates from around the region. It is available to local nonprofit organizations, small businesses, sole proprietors, and governmental entities working to preserve the natural beauty of the night sky. Applicants may request up to $5,000 in reimbursement funding for eligible night sky preservation projects, with a submission deadline of October 31, 2025.