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Facade Improvement Grants

CENTRAL HOUSTON INC

Foundation Annual Small Business Grants

Funding Amount

Up to $250,000

Deadline

May 11, 2026

33 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Facade Improvement Grants

Funder: Downtown Redevelopment Authority (DRA)

Overview:
Through the Downtown Redevelopment Authority (DRA), this program offers $1 million in targeted facade improvement grants to help property owners and tenants revitalize buildings within the TIRZ #3 boundaries.

Award Amount: Up to $250,000 per project

Geographic Scope: Within TIRZ #3 (Tax Increment Zone #3) boundaries in Downtown Houston

Eligible Applicants:

  • Property owners

  • Tenants
  • Focus Areas:

  • Facade improvements

  • Building revitalization
  • Next Deadline: May 11, 2026 at 5:00 PM Central Time

    Contact Information:

  • Economic Development Manager: David Cisneros

  • Address: 1221 McKinney Street, Suite 4250, Houston, Texas 77010

  • Phone: 713.650.3022

  • Website: downtownhouston.org
  • How to Apply

    Application Process

    1. Complete the formal grant application
    2. Submit by 5:00 PM Central Time on May 11, 2026

      Required Materials

    • Formal grant application (available on website)

      Contact for Questions

    • Economic Development Manager: David Cisneros

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    small-businesses

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