The McKinney Community Development Corporation (MCDC) has awarded $40,000 in grants for activities and initiatives designed to enhance the quality of life for McKinney residents, attract visitors, and create business opportunities in the local community.

Each year, the MCDC board reviews grant applications and surveys the potential positive impact that funding may provide on the community.

The following grants were awarded by the MCDC at its February board meeting:

• Heard Natural Science Museum – Heard Nature Festival Funding
  Amount:  $2,000 
  
  
• Heritage Guild of Collin County – Farmers Market, Living History Weekends, Ice Cream Festival, Trolley Tours of Historic District Funding
  Amount:  $15,000 
  
  
• Dallas Off-Road Bike Association – Two bike races in Erwin Park Funding
  Amount:  $3,000 
  
  
• Kiwanis Club of McKinney – Historic McKinney Triathlon, Kids Triathlon, Fun Run Funding
  Amount:  $5,000
  
  
• McKinney Chamber of Commerce – McKinney First! Be vocal. Buy local. – promotional  campaign Funding Amount: $15,00

Applications for the next cycle of grants will be accepted from May 15 through June 29.

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