A total of $144,975 grant contributes to the overall
Urban vitality and business growth
McKinney, Texas (January 30, 2025) – McKinney Community Development Corporation (MCDC) awards a total of $144,975 promotional grant for advertising and promotion for McKinney to support the city’s business development and tourism We announced what we did. These grants are testament to the MCDC’s commitment to improving the quality of life for McKinney residents and visitors.
MCDC Promotion and Community Event Grants are awarded annually for advertising and marketing efforts to promote events that showcase the McKinney community. After submitting the grant application, MCDC board members reviewed the funding request and heard presentations from each applicant explaining the impact of the proposal on the local community.
“The awarded grants provide advertising and marketing resources to help organizations realize their events and make a positive difference to McKinney. The collaboration between MCDC and event planners is entitled to urban vitality and economic growth. “It contributes to the MCDC board chair.
Listed below are the promotional and community grants awarded by the MCDC.
Texas Women’s Association – McKinney Asia Festival
McKinney Philharmonic Orchestra – 2025-2026 season
McKinney Chamber Foundation – Diadelos Muertos in Mitchell Park
St. Peter’s Anglican Church – Empty bowl
Colin County Heritage Guild – Farmers’ Market, Educational Programming, Ghostly Unforgettable, House Tours, Chestnut Square Events from Farms to Tables and more
Homemade Texas music – Tupps Brewery’s Hippiefest at Texas Music Revolution’s Home Glow Glow Stage
Colin County History Museum – Events including museum nights, Haystack Calhoun’s Exhibit, Wedd Wedding Bliss and WWE launches for Shelby Exhibit, honoring our veterinarians
Milhouse Foundation – Festival, East McKinney Community Murals, International Art in Action, Manufacturers Market
Sostenuto Choir Community in North Texas – Spring concert
Manegate Treatment Equestrian – Manegait Live Country Fair and concerts at Tupps Brewery
McKinney Public Library Foundation – Community-wide cultural events hosted by McKinney’s library
Marching music made by McKinney – Drum Battle at Tupps Brewery, Drum Corps International Tournament at McKinney ISD Stadium
McKinney Main Street – Arts in Bloom Festival
Sanchez Charities – Run for Hope: Walk in unity
SBG Hospitality – Drink and walk through the 2025 event
For more information about project and promotional and community event grants, please visit McKinneycdc.org.
