San Benito   Economic Development Corporation
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    • About Us
      • About San Benito EDC
      • EDC Board
      • EDC Staff
      • Agendas & Meeting Minutes
      • EDC Governance Documents
    • Funding Programs
    • Explore San Benito
    • News Room
    • Contact Us
    • COVID-19 INFORMATION
    • Public Notices
    • RESOURCES
      • Small Business Guide
      • Listings
    • Career Opportunities
    • Contact
    • Explore San Benito
      • Business Spotlight
      • Community Events
      • Submit Event
      • Weekly Business Spotlight
    • 2022 Art Mural Program
  • HOME
  • About Us
    • About San Benito EDC
    • EDC Board
    • EDC Staff
    • Agendas & Meeting Minutes
    • EDC Governance Documents
  • Funding Programs
  • Explore San Benito
  • News Room
  • Contact Us
  • COVID-19 INFORMATION
  • Public Notices
  • RESOURCES
    • Small Business Guide
    • Listings
  • Career Opportunities
  • Contact
  • Explore San Benito
    • Business Spotlight
    • Community Events
    • Submit Event
    • Weekly Business Spotlight
  • 2022 Art Mural Program

San Benito EDC Funding Programs

Small Business Investment Program

Small Business Investment Program

Small Business Investment Program

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USDA Loan Program

Small Business Investment Program

Small Business Investment Program

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Community Partnership Grant

Small Business Investment Program

Community Partnership Grant

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Small Business Investment Program

The Small Business Investment program has two (2) different financial reimbursement assistance grants  available for entrepreneurs or small business owners. 


The Small Business Investment Program offers two grant opportunities and they are the following:

 • Commercial Façade Improvement Grant 

• Rent Subsidy Grant 


The eligible small businesses must be willing to open or expand within the City of San Benito City Limits, but preferably within the Downtown District.


The Small Business Investment Program is funded on a yearly basis by the San Benito EDC and availability is subject to funding. For Fiscal Year 2022-2023 (Oct. 1 to Sept. 30) the San Benito EDC has allocated a total amount of $82,000 for both grants under this program.


For additional information about the Small Business Investment Program  please contact:


Ramiro Aleman, EDC Executive Director

Phone: (956) 626-1350 | Email: raleman@sanbenitoedc.us

SBIP-Rent Subsidy Grant App & Guidelines Approved 11-16-2021 (pdf)

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SBIP-Facade Grant App & Guidelines Approved 11-16-2022 (pdf)

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USDA Loan Program

 U.S. Department of Agriculture Revolving Loan Program


The San Benito EDC in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Agriculture provides the Revolving Loan Program which facilitates the lending of a maximum of $150,000 and has a ten (10) year repayment plan. The small business must be within the San Benito City Limits, 25% equity and collateral must be provided. To be candidate for this loan the small business owner must be denied by other lenders such a local banks, Small Business Administration, LiftFund, PeopleFund, etc.


For more information, application package, or to schedule an appointment contact:


Ramiro Aleman, EDC Executive Director

Phone: (956) 626-1350 | Email: raleman@sanbenitoedc.us

Community Partnership Grant

This grant provides an opportunity for the San Benito EDC to partner with organizations by supplementing funding towards the marketing efforts of a community event or initiative that will showcase San Benito, TX and promote the city for the purpose of developing new or expanded business opportunities, tourism and other economic development efforts that contribute to the city’s sales tax base.


Ramiro Aleman, EDC Executive Director

Phone: (956) 626-1350 | Email: raleman@sanbenitoedc.us

Community Partnership Application
Community Partnership Guidelines
Community Partnership Final Report Template
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Last Updated January 12, 2023