McKinney Community Development Corporation Awards 2024 Promotional Grants

Grants totaling $110,050 will contribute to the overall vitality and business growth of the city

McKINNEY, Texas (Aug. 5, 2024) - The McKinney Community Development Corporation (MCDC) is pleased to announce that they have awarded a second round of promotional grants in 2024 totaling $110,050 for advertising and promotion of events in McKinney that will support business development and tourism for the city. These grants are a testament to MCDC's commitment to enhancing quality of life for McKinney residents and our visitors.

MCDC Promotional and Community Event Grants are awarded each year for advertising and marketing activities to promote events that showcase the McKinney community. Following the submission of the grant applications, MCDC board members reviewed the funding requests and heard presentations from each applicant describing the impact of their proposed programs on the local community.

"The awarded grants will provide advertising and marketing resources for organizations to bring their events to life and make a positive difference in McKinney. MCDC's collaboration with nonprofits and event planners contributes to the vitality and economic growth of the city," said Angela Richardson-Woods, MCDC Board Chair.

Listed below are the Promotional and Community Grants awarded by MCDC:

• Adriatica Business Association - Community events at Adriatica Village
• Art Club of McKinney - Student Art Show, Spring Member Show, Art Meets Poetry event
• Collin County Master Gardeners - Garden Show and other events at Myers Park
• Heritage Guild of Collin County - Chestnut Square events, including Farmers Market, educational programming, Ghostly Haunting, Tour of Homes, and Farm to Table
• McKinney Chamber Foundation - Black History Month events
• McKinney Chamber Foundation - Dia de los Muertos at Mitchell Park
• McKinney Main Street - Oktoberfest
• McKinney Public Library Foundation - Community-wide cultural events held at McKinney's libraries
• McKinney Repertory Theatre - 2024-2025 Performances
• Rotary Club of McKinney - Parade of Lights in Downtown McKinney
• SBG Hospitality - Wine & Music Festival at District 121
• Texas Women Society - Lunar Harvest at Mitchell Park
• The Warrior's Keep - Annual Veterans Day event at TUPPS Brewery
• Young Actors Guild - 2024-2025 Performances

MCDC previously awarded promotional grants totaling $117,600 in January. To learn more about any project or promotional and community event grants, visit McKinneyCDC.org.