The details
At a Dec. 16 meeting, Fulshear City Council unanimously approved the Fulshear Development Corporation Small Business Grant program.
The program invites small businesses to apply for grants to reimburse up to 50% of project costs, not to exceed $10,000, Fulshear Director of Economic Development Annel Guadalupe said. The program has a total budget of $50,000.
According to agenda documents, businesses within the city limits of Fulshear will be given priority, with desired outcomes including:
- Stimulating economic development
- Attracting high-quality retail
- Encouraging and supporting aesthetic improvements
- Developing dynamic activity centers
- Encouraging walkability and connectivity
- Strengthening community identity
- Catalyzing development in opportunity areas
Retail and commercial property project proposals should include quotes or estimates for:
- Facade enhancements
- New amenity construction and open space improvements
- Pedestrian-oriented improvements
- Commercial awnings
- New signs and signage updates
- Parking lot repaving or open space conversion
- Public art installations
- Right of way and infrastructure improvements
- Landscaping and beautifications
