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McKinney CDC hears 14 grant pitches for $125,000 promotional pool; vote set for Jan. 22
Summary
The McKinney Community Development Corporation heard five-minute presentations from 14 applicants seeking promotional grants from a $125,000 cycle. Applicants outlined attendance, budgets and marketing plans; the board will decide on awards at its Jan. 22 meeting.
The McKinney Community Development Corporation on Dec. 18 heard presentations from 14 applicants seeking shares of a $125,000 promotional-grant pool to support 2026 local events and marketing.
Speakers from Chestnut Square, arts organizations, music festivals and for-profit event producers described expected attendance, marketing channels and projected local economic impact. Board staff said $125,000 is the total available for this grant cycle and that final awards will be decided at the MCDC board meeting on Jan. 22, 2026.
Chestnut Square’s presenter described a portfolio of downtown events — from the farmers market to the holiday tour of homes — and asked the board to continue supporting its 2026 programming. “Our…
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