Refresh5050 – A Storefront Revitalization Project by the City of McAllen Retail Division

Refresh your McAllen business or building storefront today with a

matching grant up to $15,000*

*Funds will be reimbursed to client upon completion. Project must be approved by city prior to execution. Owner must be in good standing & have no pending municipal court cases with the City of Mcallen.

Qualified Storefront Refresh Projects:

• Painting or Art projects on building exterior
• Repair or remove old sign & awnings
• New doors & windows
• New lighting to enhance storefront
• Installation of permanent landscaping
• Repairs that improve storefront appearance

Designated Refresh Areas that Qualify:

• 10th St., from Houston Ave. to Nolana Ave.
• Business 83, from McColl Rd. to 29th St.
• 23rd St., from Idela Ave. to Pecan Blvd.
• S. Ware Rd., from Idela Ave. to Pecan Blvd.

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STEP 1

Application Received

• Preliminary Review by the City of McAllen

STEP 2

Preliminary Approval

• Applicant notified
• Applicant must submit 3 proposals or quotes from General Contractor/Vendor for proposed project work
• Quotes are review by City of McAllen

STEP 3

Grant Approved

• City of McAllen calculates matching grant based on 1/2 of lowest proposal or bid
• City of McAllen issues contract with clear terms and parameters to applicant with specific dollar amount of grant
• City of McAllen documents project site with "before" photos

STEP 4

Work Begins on Project

• Final Inspection
• Final Photos

STEP 5

Reimbursement Grant Payment

• Grant Check requested
• Grant Check issued

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

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