Downtown and East Side Grant Programs

Administrator: Market Lubbock, Inc. (LEDA)

Program Status: Active; grants awarded during 2018-19 fiscal year and ongoing

Geographic Scope: Downtown Lubbock and East Side Lubbock

Focus Areas:

• Commercial property renovations and redevelopment
• Facade improvements
• Business relocation and expansion in downtown and east side areas
• Support for art, healthcare, hospitality, and retail businesses

Grant Types:

• Permittable grants (for code compliance and building improvements)
• Facade grants (for exterior improvements)

Program History:

• Since inception, awarded 42 grants for downtown and east side properties
• 2018-19 fiscal year: awarded 16 grants including 2 east side grants and 14 downtown grants
• Notable recipients include Damascus Road Downtown, Veritas Medical, Charles Adams Gallery, Parkway Place Lubbock, and Hump Investments

Sample Award Amounts (2018-19):

• Veritas Medical: $998,092
• Charles Adams Gallery: $365,000
• Parkway Place Lubbock: $102,203
• Damascus Road Downtown: $89,603
• Hump Investments: $71,000

Contact Information:

• Manager: Jorge Quirino, Manager of Downtown and Special Projects
• Phone: 800.687.5330
• Email: hello@lubbockeda.org
• Address: 1500 Broadway, Suite 600, Lubbock, TX 79401

Application Process

No specific application procedures detailed in source materials.

To Apply:

• Contact Jorge Quirino, Manager of Downtown and Special Projects
• Phone: 800.687.5330
• Email: hello@lubbockeda.org

Application Considerations:

• Applicant must demonstrate capital investment commitment
• Projects must align with downtown or east side redevelopment goals
• Both permittable and facade grant options available
• Funds support renovations, new construction, site improvements, and building upgrades