Brownsville opens up to $30,000 in storefront grants for District 2 businesses
The Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation is now accepting applications from eligible District 2 businesses for grants of up to $30,000. Courtesy of | Welcome Home RGV

Small businesses in Brownsville’s District 2 can now apply for up to $30,000 to improve their storefronts through the Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation’s BIG LIFT grant program.

District 2 covers much of eastern Brownsville, including the area around Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport and portions of the Boca Chica Boulevard corridor.

Map of Brownsville City Commission districts with District 2 highlighted in pink.
A map shows Brownsville City Commission districts, with District 2 highlighted in pink. Find out whether your business is located in District 2. Courtesy of | Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation

Applications opened Sept. 1 and will remain open through Oct. 9.

The program provides one-time reimbursement grants covering 80% of approved project costs for investments of up to $30,000. Businesses are responsible for the remaining 20% and must pay the full project cost upfront before receiving reimbursement from BCIC.

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