New BCIC ‘Big Lift’ Grant Offers Funding for Small Business Upgrades
· Texas Border Business
The Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation (BCIC) has introduced the BIG LIFT Program, a grant initiative aimed at assisting small, locally owned businesses in enhancing their property exteriors. This program expands the existing BIG Program from Historic Downtown Brownsville to various commercial areas throughout the city. Eligible businesses can receive one-time reimbursement grants of up to $30,000, covering 80% of project costs for improvements such as painting, signage, and landscaping. To qualify, businesses must be independently operated, located within city limits, and have been active for at least two years. Applications will open by district starting June 1, 2026.
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