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The Application Guides at the bottom of the page provide detailed information and instructions for submitting an eligible application.
DRP: D owntown R evitalization P rogram CDM: C ommunity Development, D owntown Revitalization, M ain Street TxCDBG Application Process and Scoring: TDA accepts CDBG applications yearly in a two-stage process: Community Application : The initial application containing basic information required to determine a community’s TxCDBG eligibility, confirm the Community's commitments to the program rules, and to calculate scores for competitive grants.
The Downtown Revitalization Program scores and ranks Community Applications in two distinct categories- THC Main Street Set-Aside : Communities with a designation as an official accredited Texas Historical Commission (THC) Main Street City , or Downtown Revitalization Heritage: Communities that are not participating in THC’s Main Street Program.
Project Application : Applicants whose Community Applications scored within funding range will be invited by TDA to submit a Project Application with complete project information. Common project activities developed include sidewalk rehabilitation, lighting, street reconstruction, and demolition of blighted structures, with other options available under specific conditions.
All Downtown Revitalization Applicants Eligible DRP applicants must be incorporated municipalities that meet the following criteria: Qualify as a Unit of General Local Government (UGLG); Qualify as a non-entitlement community (i.e. NOT be identified as part of the federal CDBG entitlement program); Levy and collect a local property tax or local sales tax; and Meet Progress Thresholds for existing TxCDBG grant agreements.
DRP applicants must have a designated Downtown District or Main Street area that fits TDA's criteria in order to meet the goal of the program promoting pedestrian-centered economic activity , and the downtown district must include appropriate support documentation for its designation. Funded projects will be located on public property within the designated area.
An acceptable Downtown District: is historically the city’s main area of pedestrian-centered economic activity. is the area that is currently used for and aimed at pedestrian foot traffic. has a relatively dense (walkable) concentration of businesses and economic opportunities.
and other specifications (see App Guide) Not every otherwise eligible city has a viable Downtown District where the improvements can meet the goal of the program. TDA will make the final determination of whether an area is considered a “Downtown District” for purposes of this program.
Designation Documentation Community Applications must submit supporting documents to back up the local designation of the Downtown District boundaries such as a Comprehensive City Plan, zoning map, local district designation, THC Main Street accredited map, or local governing body resolution. All Downtown District Designation documents should include the associated map with the area designated clearly marked.
For more information about the Downtown Revitalization / Main Street Programs, email Molly Ryan at Molly. Ryan@TexasAgriculture. gov .
2027 Community Application (Phase 1) Deadline: TBD 2026 CDM Project Application Guide 2026 CDM Community Application Guide 2026 Downtown Revitalization Final Scores (Updated 4/22/2026) 2027 Project Application (Phase 2) Deadline: TBD Previous Application Cycle (2025) Reference Material: 2025 CDM Project Application Guide (revised 5/20/25) Appendix C (CDM) - Coming soon Engineer's Certification Form Beneficiary Documentation 2025 Downtown Revitalization Final Scores 2024 Downtown Revitalization Final Scores Some browsers do not correctly display or open PDF files.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Eligible downtown or Main Street areas in Texas. Specific eligibility details can be found on the funder's site. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
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Applications for Downtown Revitalization Programs are due April 7, 2027. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Downtown Revitalization Programs is funded by Texas Department of Agriculture. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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