Retail Development Infrastructure Grants provide funding for infrastructure improvements for landmark retail properties in the City of McKinney.
Donor Name: McKinney Community Development Corporation
State: Texas
City: McKinney
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 01/30/2026
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Retail Development Infrastructure Grants (not to exceed $50,000 per grant and requires a 25% match) provide funding support for infrastructure improvements for landmark retail properties within the City of McKinney.
For the purpose of this program, “landmark retail” is defined as buildings within the historic downtown area with boundaries that coincide with the “Cultural District” designation; retail redevelopment opportunities at locations that are viewed as gateways into the city (e.g. Highway 5 and Spur 399 – and other locations along Highway 5; Virginia Parkway and 75). Retail is defined as: storefronts/shops, restaurants, specialty food venues, event venues, salons, grocery stores, drug stores, etc.
Eligible Improvements
The Retail Development Infrastructure Grants will fund infrastructure improvements that are exterior to a property, necessary to promote or develop new or expanded business enterprises, and include:
- Sewer
- Water
- Electric utilities
- Gas utilities
- Fire suppression
- Drainage
- Site improvements, including: Landscaping and/or fencing required due to infrastructure improvements Walkways, Parking
Eligibility Criteria
- Applications must be completed in full, and provide all information requested, to be considered by the MCDC board.
- Applicant must have been in business (preferably within the City of McKinney) for a minimum of two (2) years. This requirement may be waived for economic development projects.
- Preference may be given to Applicants who have not received funding from MCDC within the previous 12-month period.
- Preference may be given to applicants who develop and demonstrate multiple revenue streams to financially support their event(s), not including other City of McKinney entities (e.g. Arts Commission, City of McKinney Community Support Grants, Visit McKinney).
For more information, visit MCDC.
