Brownsville, TX (City Commission District 3)
BIG LIFT Citywide Storefront Improvement Grant (District 3 window)
From Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation (BCIC)
Verified on the funder's official page
- Amount
- Up to $30,00080% of approved exterior costs
- Deadline
- Opens Dec 1Closes Jan 15, 2027
- Matching funds
- You pay at least 20%
- Payment
- Paid after you spend
- Effort
- Medium A form plus a few documents.
- Who
- Any owner
The link goes to brownsvillecic.com.
Who can apply
- For-profit, locally owned businesses within Brownsville city limits, open at least 2 years, with fewer than 20 employees
- Property owners can apply, and so can tenants with at least 24 months left on the lease (or a renewal option) plus notarized owner authorization
- Must be current on property taxes and code compliance
Any industry
Can you apply?
A quick check. It does not block the apply link.
Can a small business win this?
Competitive. In the District 1 round, requests ran about 3x the funding available and most asked for the full $30K. Only District 3 businesses are eligible in this window.
Before you apply
Check your district on the BCIC map first. You must fund the work upfront (reimbursement), the minimum project is $2,000, and no work can start before the Notice to Proceed.
Checked on brownsvillecic.com, Oct 23 (opens in a new tab)
This is a summary. The official page has the final word.
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Questions about BIG LIFT Citywide Storefront Improvement Grant (District 3 window)
How much is BIG LIFT Citywide Storefront Improvement Grant (District 3 window)?
Up to $30,000. The full line is: 80% of approved exterior costs, up to $30,000, paid back after you spend. Highest figure stored: $30,000.
When can I apply for BIG LIFT Citywide Storefront Improvement Grant (District 3 window)?
Applications are not open yet. The page lists an open date of 2026-12-01.
Who can apply for BIG LIFT Citywide Storefront Improvement Grant (District 3 window)?
For-profit, locally owned businesses within Brownsville city limits, open at least 2 years, with fewer than 20 employees. Property owners can apply, and so can tenants with at least 24 months left on the lease (or a renewal option) plus notarized owner authorization. Must be current on property taxes and code compliance.
Does BIG LIFT Citywide Storefront Improvement Grant (District 3 window) require matching funds?
Yes. You need to put in some of your own money or another match. You pay at least 20%. The money is paid after you spend.
Where was BIG LIFT Citywide Storefront Improvement Grant (District 3 window) checked?
Checked on 2026-10-23 at https://brownsvillecic.com/lift. The official page wins if we disagree.