Economic Development Grant Program Priority Projects Funding
Summary
The city is distributing over $200,000 in business license tax revenue to local groups, events, and nonprofits. Committee members scrutinized which events actually bring shoppers into Brentwood businesses versus those that serve social or community functions.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jul 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
Allocates $124,900 from the City's Business Tax Certificate Ordinance economic development fund for FY 2026/27.
Local event organizers, downtown merchants, community nonprofits, and residents who enjoy local festivals and apps.
Applicants whose funding requests were reduced or eliminated entirely due to lack of direct economic return.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Land Use and Development Committee
The city is distributing over $200,000 in business license tax revenue to local groups, events, and nonprofits. Committee members scrutinized which events actually bring shoppers into Brentwood businesses versus those that serve social or community functions.
Land Use and Development Committee
The committee reviewed proposed funding allocations for community events like the holiday parade, hometown Halloween, summer concerts, and movies in the park. Members debated whether to apply a 3% inflation increase or keep funding flat for the next two fiscal years.
Brentwood accepting applications for 2026-27 economic development grants
The City of Brentwood will begin accepting applications for its Economic Development Grant Program on Monday, April 13, according to a press release sent out by the city on Friday.
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