The City of Duncanville is committed to the recruitment, promotion and retention of sustainable business establishments in all parts of the City. The City of Duncanville and the Duncanville Community and Economic Development Corporation (DCEDC), on a case-by-case basis, will consider providing grants as an incentive for economic development in Duncanville.
Strategic efforts to provide financial assistance will focus on:
- Diversifying the local economy and providing job opportunities for residents
- Encouraging private investments that expand the City’s economic base
- Targeting projects that increase the City’s sales tax base and enhance the community
Design Incentive Program
The Design Incentive Program was established to encourage redevelopment of maturing business corridors by providing financial resources to small business owners for exterior property improvements. The program consists of six different grants including paint, signage, landscaping, facade, pavement and infrastructure.
In order to qualify for any one of these grants, a business owner or building owner must meet the general participation program requirements. Economic Development staff will evaluate each application and present eligible projects the to DCEDC for award approval. The City Council will make the final approval on all grant award disbursements.
The Design Incentive Program applications will be available December 1, 2025 - March 1, 2026.
Step 1) - ALL APPLICANTS MUST REVIEW GRANT GUIDELINES PRIOR TO SUBMITTING ANY APPLICATION:
DCEDC Design Incentive Program Grant Guidelines
Step 2) - DOWNLOAD BUSINESS AND MARKETING PLAN TEMPLATES (if necessary):
SCORE Business Plan Template
SCORE Marketing Plan Template
Step 3) - GATHER REQUIRED APPLICATION DOCUMENTS AND REQUIRED INFORMATION
Step 4) - COMPLETE ONLINE APPLICATION PER CATEGORY:
Paint Grant Application
Signage Grant Application
Landscape Grant Application
Facade Improvement Grant Application
Pavement Grant Application
Infrastructure Grant Application