Retail Development Infrastructure Grant Application

MCDC Mission

Staying true to voter intent, we work proactively, in partnership with others, to promote and fund community, cultural, and economic development projects that maintain and enhance the quality of life in McKinney.

Important Information

• Please read the McKinney Community Development Corporation Retail Development Infrastructure Grant Guidelines before completing this application.
• The Grant Guidelines are available at McKinneyCDC.org or by emailing Info@McKinneyCDC.org.
• Please submit a request for a preliminary review of your project prior to submitting an application. Complete and submit the online Letter of Inquiry.
• All applicants must submit a completed application with the required attachments and information as detailed throughout the application to ensure Board consideration for funding. Applications must be submitted via online form and must be submitted no later than 5 p.m. on the deadline date. Incomplete applications will not be eligible for review or consideration by the Board.

Retail Development Infrastructure Grants (RDIG) provide funding support for infrastructure improvements for redevelopment of retail properties within the City of McKinney. Retail is defined as sales tax generating businesses including storefronts, shops, restaurants, specialty food venues, event venues, salons (if the business includes a retail sales component), grocery stores, drug stores. To qualify for funding, applicants must demonstrate the infrastructure improvements that would support new or expanded business activities.

Purpose and Scope of Retail Development Infrastructure Grants

• Grant requests must be eligible for funding under Chapters 501-505 of the Texas Local Government Code.
• This grant is intended for redevelopment of aging property.
• New construction will not be considered.
• Applicant must demonstrate that the proposed infrastructure improvements are necessary to develop new or expanded business.
• Priority will be given to projects necessary to ensure the viability of a business and generation of sales tax revenue.
• Priority will be given to projects directly related to ensuring safety of people visiting the establishment.
• Board may consider applications for projects that are complete or already underway, if the project start date is within six months prior to application cycle.

Project Location Consideration

Eligible locations include any location within McKinney city limits. However, priority funding locations are within ½ mile of the boundaries listed below:

• Locations along major City thoroughfares including 380 (North), Custer Road (West), Eldorado (South), Highway 5 (East)
• Locations in Downtown McKinney
• Locations throughout the McKinney Historic Cultural District

Eligible Improvements

The Retail Development Infrastructure Grants will fund infrastructure improvements, for retail establishments or buildings housing a retail enterprise, that are exterior to a property, necessary to promote or develop new or expanded business enterprises, and include:

• Sewer
• Water
• Electric Utilities
• Gas Utilities
• Drainage
• Site Improvements
  • Lighting (for security enhancements only)
  • Fencing (for security enhancements only)
  • Landscape only considered if replacement required due to infrastructure improvements)
  • Walkways – concrete or other materials
  • Parking
• Fire suppression systems – however, requests from businesses in the downtown historic district for funding support for fire suppression should be addressed to the City of McKinney Planning Department – TIRZ Grant program.

Please include the information outlined below to ensure board consideration for funding.

• Detailed project description
  • Overall project goals – (e.g. – expanded retail business, financial impact, new business generated, new demographic reached, efficiency impact, safety and security impact, etc.)
  • Project Timeline (design to completion)
  • Detailed project budget
  • Project design plans/images
  • Projected impact on McKinney’s economy
  • Projected impact on McKinney’s quality of life
• Financial viability of business (Please provide the following documentation)
  • Verification of business status (IRS letter of determination, W9, registration with the Secretary of State);
  • Most recent two years of audited financial statements including budget and profit/loss statements (written explanation if audit not available);
  • Funding sources for the project, impact of project and how it will lead to new or expanded business and financial position.

Retail Development Infrastructure Grant Calendar

Cycle I

• Application Deadline: Jan. 30, 2026
• Presentation to MCDC Board: Feb. 26, 2026
• Board Vote and Award Notification: March 26, 2026

Cycle II

• Application Deadline: July 31, 2026
• Presentation to MCDC Board: Aug. 27, 2026
• Board Vote and Award Notification: Sept. 24, 2026

Reminder: To save your progress in the form, you must scroll to the bottom of the form and select 'Save'. If you do not have a Jotform login, you will need to create one.

Reminder: To save your progress in the form, you must scroll to the bottom of the form and select 'Save'. If you do not have a Jotform login, you will need to create one.

Reminder: To save your progress in the form, you must scroll to the bottom of the form and select 'Save'. If you do not have a Jotform login, you will need to create one.

Project Summary / Supplemental Documentation

Provide a comprehensive project narrative and/or attachments that include:

• Overall project goals – (e.g. – retail expansion, financial impact, new business generated, new demographic reached, efficiency impact, safety and security impact, etc.)
• Project Timeline (design to completion)
• Detailed Project Budget
• Project design plans/images
• Projected impact on McKinney’s economy
• Projected impact on McKinney’s quality of life

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Provide the following documentation:

• Business Plan – mission/goals, organizational structure, target customers, product lines, future
  expansion
• Verification of organization’s status (IRS letter of determination, W9, Secretary of State registration, etc.)
• Most recent two years of audited financial statement including organization’s budget and profit/loss statement
  (written explanation if audit not available.)

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All applicants must submit a complete application with the following attachments and required information as detailed throughout the application to ensure Board consideration for funding.

Completed applications that are eligible for consideration by MCDC will be presented to the board according to the schedule included near the top of this application. Presentations will be limited to five (5) minutes followed by time for questions from the Board. Please be prepared to provide the information outlined below in your presentation:

• Introductory overview of applying organization
• Project description (e.g. purpose, goals, impact on organization)
• Project timeline
• Summary of project budget
• Project designs
• Impact of project on McKinney’s economy and/or quality of life

• The Project for which financial assistance is sought will be administered by or under the supervision of the applying individual/company.
• The Organization officials who have signed the application are authorized by the organization to submit the application.
• All funds awarded will be used exclusively for the purpose described in this application.
• Applicant owns the land, building or facility where the proposed infrastructure improvements will be made. If the Applicant does not own the land, written acknowledgement/approval from the property owner must be included with the application. The letter must document the property owner is aware of the proposed improvements and use of the property or building; and the property owner has reviewed the project plan and application, approves and supports the efforts of the Applicant.
• MCDC will be recognized as a funder of the Project. Specifics will be agreed upon by applicant and MCDC and included in an executed performance agreement.
• Individual/company representative who has signed the application is authorized to submit the application.
• Applicant will comply with the Grant Guidelines in executing the Project for which funds were awarded.
• Funded projects must be completed within one year of the date the grant is approved by the MCDC board unless an exception is granted.
• Completed Project must be inspected for Code compliance.
• A signed Contractor’s Sworn Statement and Waiver of Lien to Date form must be completed, notarized and provided to MCDC prior to receiving grant funds.
• Property owner will be responsible for maintaining the infrastructure improvements made with funding from Grant for a minimum of ten (10) years.
• A final report detailing the successful completion of the Project will be provided to MCDC no later than 30 days following completion of the Project.
• Grant funding is provided on a reimbursement basis subsequent to submission of a reimbursement request, with copies of invoices and paid receipts for qualified expenses.
• Up to 20% of the grant funds awarded may be withheld until a final report on completion of the Project is provided to MCDC.
• Applicant gives permission for the use of Board presentation images and other published event images on MCDC and City of McKinney website and social media content and print/digital publications.
• A performance agreement will be required that may outline requirements for acknowledging MCDC funding support for the project. Additionally, it will contain a provision certifying that the applicant does not and will not knowingly employ an undocumented worker in accordance with Chapter 2264 of the Texas Government Code, as amended. Further, should the applicant be convicted of a violation under 8 U.S.C. § 1324a(f), the applicant will be required to repay the amount of the public subsidy provided under the agreement plus interest, at an agreed to interest rate, not later than the 120th day after the date the MCDC notifies the applicant of the violation.

Notes

• Reminder: To save your progress in the form, you must scroll to the bottom of the form and select 'Save'. If you do not have a Jotform login, you will need to create one.
• Incomplete applications or those received after the deadline will not be considered.
• A final report must be provided to MCDC within 30 days of the completion of the Project.
• Final payment of funding awarded will be made upon receipt of final report.
• Please use the Final Report to report your results. A PDF version is also available.