Manvel Economic Development Corporation (MEDC)

MEDC Pole Sign Replacement Grant Program (PSRG)

Project Details:

(1)  GOAL:   The purpose of the MEDC PSRG Program is to promote economic development and the addition of primary jobs by enhancing the visibility of existing businesses along targeted commercial areas.  

 The goal is to be accomplished by providing matching financial assistance to existing businesses in order for them to replace outdated pole signage with new modern signs that comply with current city codes. 

(2)  BACKGROUND:  Recently, the City of Manvel adopted a new sign ordinance. Pole signs are no longer permitted.  MEDC seeks to work with current business owners in the targeted area to enhance the visibility of the businesses along these targeted thoroughfares by replacing outdated pole signs with new, more conspicuous modern signs. 

(3) TIMELINE: The Grant program will commence October 1, 2018, with a 1 year duration ending September 30, 2019.    MEDC reserves the right to terminate or modify the PSRG Program at any time.

(4) TARGETED COMMERCIAL AREA:  Zone Map – HWY 6 and FM 1128 Light Commercial SH 6 Overlay and Highway Mixed Use zoned areas

(5) BUDGET: Expected Project Amount Budget - $200,000

Eligibility Requirements:

  • The replacement sign must be an existing, non-conforming pole sign in the City of Manvel (for a business), and within the PSRG targeted commercial area.
  • Applicant must apply for PSRG by completing the MEDC application.
  • Application must be submitted, and grant approved by MEDC Board.

Specific Grant Details:

  • The new sign must replace the old pole sign, and must be in compliance with the City’s current sign ordinance.
  • The first 10 successful applicants may receive the maximum grant award – 50% of the replacement sign cost, up to $10,000.  Subsequent applicants may receive lesser amounts, at the discretion of the MEDC board.  MEDC reserves the right to deny or reject any application for any purpose.
  • Applicants receiving an award must complete the replacement sign construction within 6 months of award of the grant, or the grant award is forfeited.
  • MEDC is not responsible for sign creation, design, permitting, or consultation fees.  However, the fees are considered a cost of the sign and thus those fees should be included in total cost submitted to MEDC.
  • The PSRG grant is a “reimbursable grant” to be funded after the replacement sign is complete and documentation furnished to MEDC.  PSRG Funds will be paid to business when sign installation is complete.

MEDC Pole Sign Replacement Grant Application 


Manvel is indeed a “CITY ON THE RISE”. Manvel leaders are developing a  wide range of possibilities to provide a sense of place, diversity,  character and lasting value to its citizenry. The community is working  together to make Manvel, Texas a special place to live, work and play.

The City of Manvel has adopted a comprehensive master plan.  The City of Manvel staff is being diligent to strategically position Manvel with the desired mix of residential and retail concerns for the sustainability of the community.

Situated within minutes of downtown Houston in northern Brazoria County, Manvel is in a dynamic growth area.  Manvel’s proximity to  Houston offers easy access to all parts of the Metroplex.

Are you looking for that ‘small town’ feel while still being close to  the services and amenities offered from Houston? Do you want your  children to grow up with a keen sense of value and pride? Where should  you move your budding business? Where can you find a rich community  thriving within a beautiful city? Look no further! Come to Manvel TX!

Demographics is the study of ever changing population  groups, and the  one found in the link below is a snapshot of the entire  population of  the City of Manvel. This picture says a lot about us at  this moment in  time, how old we are, how much we earn and a lot more  about us.

A  population group is never stable, it is a dynamic  thing and is always  changing as people enter or leave the group.  Decades of accumulated  demographic data give a very accurate history of  how a town changes and  grows over time.

Demographics are used by  both individuals and  businesses when deciding to build or buy in a particular area. Demographics help  the city plan for events, and is an important tool in deciding where and when to build new schools, grocery stores  or parks.

Below are links to demographic information pertaining to the City of Manvel and our surrounding area;

  1. Manvel Livability Statistics

Community Retail Dashboard - Demographic and Psychographic Mapping Data

  1. 2016 Community Workplace Population
  2. 2016 Projected Retail Trade Area Demographic Profile
  3. 2016 Projected Retail Trade Area Opportunity Analysis
  4. 2016 Retail Market Profile
  5. 2016 Retail Trade Area Psychographic Profile


BRAZORIA COUNTY ECONOMIC INDICATORS