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EDINBURG, Texas – The Edinburg Economic Development Corporation (EEDC) is launching the third round of the Façade and Lot Improvement Program (FLIP), an initiative that provides financial assistance to local small businesses for façade and exterior property improvements that enhance the overall appearance of commercial corridors throughout the city.
Through this program, the EEDC continues its commitment to supporting the local business community by offering grants of up to $10,000 to qualifying small businesses for exterior repairs and property improvements. The program will officially open for applications on March 23, 2026.
The FLIP program has proven to be a valuable tool in helping our local small businesses invest in their properties and improve the overall look and feel of our commercial areas,” said Raudel Garza, Executive Director of the Edinburg Economic Development Corporation. “By bringing this program back for a third round, we are continuing to support our entrepreneurs while encouraging reinvestment in our community. These improvements not only help businesses attract customers but also contribute to the continued growth and vitality of Edinburg.”
PROGRAM DETAILS
The EEDC has allocated $400,000 for Fiscal Year 2025–2026 to support at least 40 qualifying small businesses, providing grants of up to $10,000 per business. The program focuses on improvements that help enhance the visual appeal and functionality of commercial properties, including repairs to existing parking lots, signage, and building façades.
The program funding was approved by the EEDC Board of Directors on March 2, 2026.
The FLIP program operates on a reimbursement basis, meaning approved projects will receive funding after the improvements have been completed and verified. Please note that any project expenses incurred prior to program approval and obtaining the required building permits will not be eligible for reimbursement.
Businesses that received funding during the first or second rounds of the FLIP program are not eligible to apply for this third round, allowing the program to assist new businesses across the community.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
To qualify for the FLIP program, businesses must meet the following criteria:
- Located within Edinburg city limits
- Commercial property owner and/or an existing for-profit business (tenant) in Edinburg with fewer than 20 employees
- Currently operating and locally owned
- Current with all local property tax payments
- No outstanding code enforcement violations or liens
- Submission of two quotes for the proposed work, with at least one quote from an Edinburg-based business, vendor, or contractor
- Authorization letter from the property owner if the applicant is a tenant
ELIGIBLE EXPENSES
The program covers hard costs associated with the renovation and improvement of exterior portions of commercial properties owned or leased by qualifying small businesses. Eligible expenses include, but are not limited to:
- Construction of outdoor patios
- Exterior painting, re-siding, cleaning, or other façade improvements
- Restoration of significant architectural details
- Installation of permanent landscaping
- Installation of new doors, windows, or awnings
- Parking lot resurfacing and striping
- Repair, removal, or replacement of old signage
- Roof repairs that are part of the existing building structure
Before starting work, all proposed improvement projects must receive approval from the EEDC Board of Directors and the Edinburg City Council.
For more information on the FLIP program and to apply, please visit www.edinburgedc.com/doing-business/flip-program or contact the Edinburg Economic Development Corporation at (956) 388-8914.See the document below for more information:
