FLIP Program

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About the FLIP Program

The FLIP initiative provides financial assistance to Edinburg businesses with fewer than 20 employees to help them make significant improvements to their properties. The $10,000 in funding enables:

Roof repairs and improvements
Parking lot renovations
Signage upgrades
Landscaping enhancements
Façade improvements

How the FLIP Program Works

The FLIP program operates under reimbursement only. Approved projects will receive funds upon project completion. Any improvement project expense incurred before approval and obtaining the building permit will not be reimbursed, unless otherwise approved by the EEDC.

If a qualifying business can demonstrate that they cannot undertake the improvements contemplated in the program due to financial hardship, then EEDC may consider providing the qualifying business with financial assistance up to the grant amount to cover the anticipated costs. Failure to satisfy all the requirements of the program will result in the enforcement of the funding agreement to pay back funds.

Program Eligibility

In order to qualify, your business must meet the following eligibility criteria:

Business must be located within Edinburg City Limits. *Please see map
Business is a commercial property owner and/or an existing for-profit business (tenant) in the City of Edinburg with fewer than 20 employees.
Business is currently operating.
Locally-owned.
The qualifying business must be current with all local property tax payments.
All grant recipients (business and/ property owner) must not have outstanding code enforcement violations or liens. A letter from the City’s Health & Code Department may be needed. All grant recipients must be current on rental, lease or mortgage payments if applicable.
Businesses must submit two quotes for work to be completed. At least one quote must be from an Edinburg business/vendor/contractor.
If the grant recipient is a tenant, authorization from the landlord via letter is required.

Eligible Expenses

Construction of outdoor patios.
Exterior painting, re-siding, cleaning, or other improvements that revitalize façade appearance.
Exterior restoration of significant architectural details.
Installation of permanent landscaping.
New doors, windows, or awnings.
Parking lot resurfacing with striping.
Repair, removal, and replacement of old signage.
Roof repairs that are part of the existing building.

Ineligible Expenses

Any improvements to secondary or accessory buildings (i.e., garages, storage buildings, closets).
Equipment, Mechanical, or HVAC systems.
New building construction.
Reducing or enclosing existing storefront windows.
Routine maintenance.
Security systems (including metal roll down gates, window bars, cameras).
Improvements performed prior to February 25, 2025 or after September 30, 2025.

Grantees shall be selected by the Edinburg Economic Development Corporation Board and shall comply with the City of Edinburg’s Development Services requirements before work begins. Permit fees will be waived.

Required Documentation Before You Apply

Confirmation that mortgage, property insurance and property tax payments are current and in good standing, which is usually a copy of a receipt.
Documentation of property ownership or written consent from property owner giving permission to conduct the identified improvements.
Business must submit two quotes for work to be completed. At least one quote must be from an Edinburg business/vendor/contractor. Sample List of Contractors.
Two (2) photos of the project site prior to and after improvements.
Owner authorization letter, if leasing property.
W-9 Form

Program Restrictions

This is a one-time grant. One application per person or business entity and per address.
Home-based business are not eligible to apply.
Non-profits are not eligible to apply.
Awardees of the first FLIP round are not eligible to apply.
Residential and Multi-family projects are not eligible to apply.
Grant awards are contingent upon funds availability.

***The Edinburg Economic Development Corporation reserves the right to approve or deny any category or business type ineligible including those businesses that are prohibited by federal or state law, businesses soliciting or promoting activities such as gambling, lobbying, and/or sexually-oriented activity, and those subject to indictment, arraignment, or other formal criminal charges. ***

How to Apply

The application opens:
Monday, March 17, 2025 at 8:00 AM

Application period closes:
Friday, April 18, 2025 at 5:00 PM.

Applications for funding shall be received beginning on March 17, 2025 and may be accepted through April 18, 2025, unless the EEDC Board discontinues the program.
Review the eligibility criteria and required documentation, and verify if your business is eligible to apply.
Complete and submit the Façade and Lot Improvement Program application online.
Economic development staff may schedule a phone call or a meeting with the applicant to request additional documentation, if needed.
Project application will be presented to the EEDC Board for consideration. Applications will be evaluated and graded on the criteria established by the EEDC.
- If approved by the EEDC Board, applicant will receive an email with notice of award determination and possibly notice to proceed.
- If not approved by the EEDC Board, applicant will receive an email with non-approval notice.

Economic development staff will schedule a meeting with the applicant to review quotes, fill out a scope approval form, and a waiver of fees form.
Project referred to and review by relative City Departments.
Start and complete project when business permit is issued. Projects must be completed by September 19, 2025. If project needs an extension, please submit request in writing to EEDC staff for determination. Project extensions will be considered on a case by case basis.
Grant funding will be disbursed within 3-4 weeks of documentation submission, and approval of such documentation by EEDC staff, subject to availability of funds.

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Success Story

FLIP Recipient Testimonials

We are proud to showcase the success stories of our local businesses who have benefited from the FLIP Program. Each video highlights one business and how it used FLIP financing to shine in Edinburg.