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McKinney grant funding approved

McKinneyJan 22, 20262 min read

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The McKinney Community Development Corporation approved a series of promotional and community event grants, including awards of $13,000, $13,500, $11,000, $10,000, $9,000, $8,000, $5,000, and $1,030 for local events and arts programming.

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The McKinney Community Development McKinney Community Development McKinney Economic Development Deliberation Regarding Economic Development New Independent Senior Living Multi-Family Development

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The board approved multiple grants to help advertise and promote events in McKinney, supporting activities tied to tourism, arts, and community programming. The approved amounts ranged from $1,030 to $13,500, with several awards reduced from the amounts requested. The board also heard a financial report showing November revenues of $2.5 million, mostly from sales tax, and expenses of $332,000.

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Approved the December 18, 2025 meeting minutes.
Approved a $13,000 grant for The Heritage Guild of Collin County.
Approved a $5,000 grant for ArtByMetta, LLC.
Approved a $10,000 grant for ManeGait Therapeutic Horsemanship.
Approved a $10,000 grant for St. Peter's Episcopal Church.
Approved an $11,000 grant for Odysseus Chamber Orchestra (dba McKinney Philharmonic Orchestra).
Approved a $9,000 grant for Raining Grace, Inc. (dba Texas Homegrown Music).
Approved an $8,000 grant for Collin County History Museum.
Approved a $13,500 grant for SBG Hospitality.
Approved a $1,030 grant for McKinney Repertory Theatre.
Approved a $13,500 grant for Millhouse Foundation.

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McKinney Community Development Corporation

Jan 22, 2026, 8:00 AMCouncil Chambers 401 E. Virginia Street McKinney, TX 75069scheduled

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PURSUANT TO TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 551.002, A QUORUM OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND/OR CITY BOARDS & COMMISSIONS MAY BE PRESENT. NO CITY COUNCIL, BOARD OR COMMISSION ACTION WILL BE TAKEN.
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CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INFORMATION SHARING
30 Years of MCDC: Community Partner Spotlight - McKinney Parks & Recreation
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS (For Non-Public Hearing Items)
If you wish to address the Board on a posted item on this agenda, please fill out a "Request to Speak" card and present it to the Clerk before the meeting. Pursuant to Section 551.007 of the Texas Government Code, any person wishing to address the Board for items listed as public hearings will be recognized when the public hearing is opened. Speakers wishing to address the Board regarding any non-public hearing item on this agenda shall have a time limit of three (3) minutes per speaker, per agenda item. The Board Chair may reduce the speaker time limit uniformly to accommodate the number of speakers or improve meeting efficiency.
CONSENT ITEMS
This portion of the agenda consists of non-controversial or housekeeping items required by law. Items may be considered individually by the Board or Commission member making such request prior to a motion and vote on the Consent Items.
Minutes of the McKinney Community Development Corporation Meeting of December 18, 2025.
REPORTS
Financial Report
Board and Liaison Reports Board Chair City of McKinney Visit McKinney McKinney Economic Development Corporation McKinney Main Street/MPAC McKinney Parks and Recreation
President’s Report
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
Consider/Discuss/Act on Promotional and Community Event Grant Application Submitted by The Heritage Guild of Collin County (PC 26-01) in the Amount of $13,000.00 for the Advertising, Marketing and Promotion of 2026 Events at Chestnut Square Including Farmers Market, Crazy in May Quilts, Ghostly Hauntings, Trolley Tours, Village Tours, Youth and Adult Educational Programming, and Exhibits.
Consider/Discuss/Act on Promotional and Community Event Grant Application Submitted by ArtByMetta, LLC (PC 26-02) in the Amount of $7,500 for the Advertising, Marketing and Promotion of the 2026 R&B Picnic Festival.
Consider/Discuss/Act on Promotional and Community Event Grant Application Submitted by ManeGait Therapeutic Horsemanship (PC 26-03) in the Amount of $12,500.00 for the Advertising, Marketing and Promotion of the 2026 ManeGait LIVE Country Fair and Concert.
Consider/Discuss/Act on Promotional and Community Event Grant Application Submitted by St. Peter’s Episcopal Church (PC 26-04) in the Amount of $15,000.00 for the Advertising, Marketing and Promotion of the 2026 Empty Bowls Event.
Consider/Discuss/Act on Promotional and Community Event Grant Application Submitted by Odysseus Chamber Orchestra (dba McKinney Philharmonic Orchestra) (PC 26-05) in the Amount of $13,500.00 for the Advertising, Marketing and Promotion of the 2026-2027 Concert Season Including a Minimum of Seven Performances.
Consider/Discuss/Act on Promotional and Community Event Grant Application Submitted by Raining Grace, Inc. (dba Texas Homegrown Music) (PC 26-06) in the Amount of $10,000.00 for the Advertising, Marketing and Promotion of the 2026 Homegrown Stage at Texas Music Revolution in Downtown McKinney.
Consider/Discuss/Act on Promotional and Community Event Grant Application Submitted by Collin County History Museum (PC 26-07) in the Amount of $12,300.00 for the Advertising, Marketing and Promotion of 2026 Events at the Museum.
Consider/Discuss/Act on Promotional and Community Event Grant Application Submitted by SBG Hospitality (PC 26-08) in the Amount of $15,000.00 for the Advertising, Marketing and Promotion of the 2026 Sip and Stroll Series.
Consider/Discuss/Act on Promotional and Community Event Grant Application Submitted by McKinney Repertory Theatre (PC 26-09) in the Amount of $1,030 for the Advertising, Marketing and Promotion of 2026 Performances.
Consider/Discuss/Act on Promotional and Community Event Grant Application Submitted by Millhouse Foundation (PC 26-10) in the Amount of $15,000.00 for the Advertising, Marketing and Promotion of the 2026 Millhouse Arts Festivals, Special Events, and Makers Market Events at McKinney Cotton Mill.
Consider/Discuss/Act on Promotional and Community Event Grant Application Submitted by Sostenuto Choral Community of North Texas (PC 26-11) in the Amount of $5,300.00 for the Advertising, Marketing and Promotion of the 2026 Sostenuto Spring Concert.
Consider/Discuss/Act on Promotional and Community Event Grant Application Submitted by Marching Music Made in McKinney (PC 26-12) in the Amount of $10,000.00 for the Advertising, Marketing and Promotion of the 2026 Drum Corps International Competition at MISD Stadium and Drumline Battle at TUPPS.
Consider/Discuss/Act on Promotional and Community Event Grant Application Submitted by McKinney Main Street (PC 26-13) in the Amount of $14,000.00 for the Advertising, Marketing and Promotion of the 2026 Arts in Bloom Event.
Consider/Discuss/Act on Promotional and Community Event Grant Application Submitted by 25 Revolutions, LLC (PC 26-14) in the Amount of $15,000 for the Production and Advertising, Marketing and Promotion of a Promotional Trailer for the Expanded Distribution of the Texas Music Revolution 25 Documentary, a Feature-Length Documentary Filmed in and Highlighting McKinney, Texas.
Consider/Discuss/Act on a First Amendment to Project Grant #17-04, Originally Awarded to Craig Ranch Luxury Hotel SPE Owner LP, Approved on June 26, 2025, for an MCDC Loan in the Amount of Ten Million Two Hundred Fifty Thousand and NO/100 Dollars ($10,250,000.00) and an MCDC Grant in the Amount of Twenty-Five Million and NO/100 Dollars ($25,000,000.00) for Partial Funding for the Construction of a JW Marriott Resort Hotel.
Consider/Discuss/Act on the Fourth Amendment to Chapter 380, and Development Agreement by and Among City of McKinney, Texas, McKinney Economic Development Corporation, McKinney Community Development Corporation, and VENU Holding Corporation, Successor-by-Name Change to Notes Live, Inc.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Conduct a Public Hearing and Consider/Discuss/Act on a Project Grant Application Submitted by Palladium McKinney Ranch, LTD, a Development of Palladium USA (4B26-01), in an Amount of Two Million Five Hundred Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($2,500,000.00) for Infrastructure Improvements Related to the Construction of McKinney Ranch Senior Living, a New Independent Senior Living Multi-Family Development with 109 Units, 72 Dedicated to Low-Income Seniors at 60% AMI or Below, Located at 5353 McKinney Ranch Parkway in McKinney, Texas. Amount Requested Represents 7.5% of Total Project Cost.
Conduct a Public Hearing and Consider/Discuss/Act on a Project Grant Application Submitted by Heritage Guild of Collin County (4B26-02) in the Amount of One Hundred Forty-Eight Thousand Five Hundred and No/100 Dollars ($148,500.00) for Site Improvements to Construct Restroom Facilities at Chestnut Square Heritage Village, Located at 315 S. Chestnut in McKinney. Amount Requested Represents 85% of Total Project Cost.
Conduct a Public Hearing and Consider/Discuss/Act on a Project Grant Application Submitted by Presidium Group, LLC, (4B26-04) in an Amount of Thirteen Million Six Hundred Thirty-Four Thousand Six Hundred Thirty-Eight Dollars and 49/100 Dollars ($13,634,638.49) for Infrastructure Improvements Related to Development of The Cotton Mill District, Located at 610 Elm Street in McKinney, Texas. Amount Requested Represents 71.3% of Infrastructure Cost for the Project.
Conduct a Public Hearing and Consider/Discuss/Act on a Project Grant Application Submitted by the Collin County History Museum (4B26-05) in the Amount of Thirteen Thousand Three Hundred and NO/100 Dollars ($13,300.00) for Building and Archive Preservation Projects Including Window Tinting and Interior Repairs and Painting at the Museum Located at 300 East Virginia Street in McKinney. Amount Represents 100% of Total Project Cost.
Conduct a Public Hearing and Consider/Discuss/Act on a Request from the City of McKinney Parks and Recreation Department to Reappropriate Previously Awarded Funds of $3,809,419.25 to PK1827 (Wilson Creek Trail) and $3,651,069.11 to PK4393 (Towne Lake).
PUBLIC COMMENTS Regarding Matters not on the Agenda
BOARD COMMENTS
EXECUTIVE SESSION
In accordance with the Texas Government Code: Section 551.087. Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Matters Project 20-09 TUPPS Brewery & Entertainment Destination Project Hemispheres Venu/Notes Live Project 17-04 Craig Ranch Resort Hotel 4B 26-01 Palladium 4B 26-02 Heritage Guild of Collin County 4B 26-04 Presidium 4B 26-05 Collin County History Museum
ACTION ON EXECUTIVE SESSION
ADJOURN
Posted in accordance with the Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, at least seventy-two (72) hours prior the start of the meeting, on or before the 16th of January, 2026, 5:00 p.m. ___________________________ Cindy Schneible, President
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is the policy of the City of McKinney to offer its public programs, services, and meetings in a manner that is readily accessible to everyone, including individuals with disabilities. If you are a person with a disability and require information or materials in an appropriate alternative format; or if you require any other accommodation, please contact the ADA Coordinator at least 48 hours in advance of the event. Email contact-adacompliance@mckinneytexas.org. Advance notification within this guideline will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility. ADA grievances may also be directed to the ADA Coordinator or filed online at http://www.mckinneytexas.org/ada.
Conduct a Public Hearing and Consider/Discuss/Act on a Request from the City of McKinney Parks and Recreation Department to Reappropriate Previously Awarded Funds of $3,809,419.25 to PK1827 (Wilson Creek Trail) and $3,651,069.11 to PK4393 (Towne Lake).

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