Watch Eric Quintero, Director of Community Development, explain BIG LIFT.
BIG LIFT is a grant program for exterior improvements to locally owned Brownsville small businesses, reimbursing 80% of approved project costs up to $30,000. Eligible work includes façades, signage, lighting, landscaping, parking lot resurfacing, murals, and more. To qualify, your business must be locally owned, within city limits, open at least two years, and have fewer than 20 employees.
The program rolls out one district at a time, so check your application window:
District 1: June 1 to July 10, 2026
District 2: September 1 to October 9, 2026
District 3: December 1, 2026 to January 15, 2027
District 4: March 1 to April 19, 2027
District 1 is open now. If your district comes later, fill out the interest form and we will let you know when your window opens.
Spanish application now available.
Apply now • District 1
Aplica ahora • District 1
Learn More • Districts 2, 3, and 4
