Descriptions:

The DRP program objective is to provide infrastructure improvements to address the conditions that contribute to the deterioration in an area designated as slum or blighted in the applicant community's downtown or main street area.

Eligible Downtown Revitalization Applicants

Eligible applicants must be an incorporated municipality and not be designated as an official Texas Historical Commission Main Street City. To determine eligibility of a particular city, contact TDA. The city is responsible for the administration and success of the project throughout the term of the contract.

All proposed infrastructure improvements to be funded by the TxCDBG Program must be located on public property within the designated downtown district. Typically, a downtown district will meet 2 or more of the following:

1) The city’s historic area of commerce

2) May be the area around the courthouse or city square;

3) Commercial area for the community

4) Buildings of historical significance, but not primarily residential

5) Must be areas included in or contiguous to the economic center of the community; and

6) The retail area for the community that does not include single-family dwellings.
 

Eligible Main Street Revitalization Applicants

Eligible applicants must be an incorporated municipality with a designation as an official Texas Historical Commission Main Street City prior to applying to TxCDBG and must remain a participating city for the duration of the award/contract. To determine eligibility of a particular city, contact TDA. The city is responsible for the administration and success of the project throughout the term of the contract.

All proposed infrastructure improvements to be funded by the TxCDBG Program must be located on public property within the designated Main Street area.

Award Amount