Bandera County organizations and businesses can apply for up to $5,000 in reimbursement funding by Oct. 31 Special to the Bulletin Local nonprofits, government entities and businesses have until Oct. 31 to apply for up to $5,000 in reimbursement funding through the Hill Country Alliance's Night Sky Preservation Fund.

Now in its third year, the fund supports projects that improve outdoor lighting, reduce light pollution and protect the Texas Hill Country's night skies, according to an Oct. 15 news release from the organization.

Eligible projects may include retrofitting outdoor lighting to reduce its impact on the night sky, pursuing International Dark Sky Place designation, developing educational and outreach materials, and establishing or supporting sky quality monitoring.