Fresh Start Market Grant
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Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Fresh Start Market Grant
Funder: Houston Downtown Management District
Status: Coming Soon (2026 cycle begins in Summer 2026)
Overview:
The Fresh Start Market Grant Program works with existing businesses that offer grocery products to help them enhance their fresh food offerings, staff training, and physical improvements to the space. This is an annual program that invites eligible businesses to apply on an annual basis.
Focus Areas:
Eligible Applicants:
Geographic Scope: Downtown Houston
2026 Timeline: Applications cycle begins Summer 2026
Contact Information:
What Central Houston Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2022 — the most recent filing with itemized grants
- Grants in 2022
- 1
- Total given
- $209K
- Median grant
- $209K
- By dollars: Texas 100%. Top recipient cities: Houston, TX.
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Central Houston Civic Improvement · Houston, TX
Support business development
$209K
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