San Antonio, October 2, 2025
News Summary
The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas and Texas Capital Bank awarded a $30,000 grant to The Maestro Entrepreneur Center in San Antonio, Texas. This funding will support the ‘Accelerate Your Venture’ program, which provides technical assistance to small business owners aiming to exceed $1 million in revenue. The grant covers instructor fees, training materials, and support staff, enhancing local economic development through small business growth.
San Antonio — The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) and Texas Capital Bank awarded a $30,000 grant to The Maestro Entrepreneur Center in San Antonio, Texas. The funds will support the “Accelerate Your Venture” program, aimed at providing technical assistance to small business owners and helping them scale beyond the $1 million revenue threshold.
Grant purpose and immediate impact
The grant was presented as part of the Partnership Grant Program (PGP) and is designated to cover costs for instructors, training materials, and support staff for the program. The Maestro Entrepreneur Center focuses on helping small businesses scale beyond the $1 million revenue threshold, and the additional funding is intended to deepen support for business owners in San Antonio as they seek to grow revenue and operational capacity.
Program mechanics and funding structure
FHLB Dallas’ PGP allows a 5:1 match of member contributions, supporting community organizations involved in affordable housing or economic development. The program is funded annually and distributes grants through participating FHLB Dallas members, which in this instance is Texas Capital. The PGP has awarded a total of $1.2 million through FHLB Dallas members this year.
Local participation and event details
The check presentation is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at Texas Capital Bank, located at 745 East Mulberry, 6th Floor, San Antonio, Texas. The grant presentation took place during a ceremonial event, encouraging media attendance for photos and interviews. Local bank leadership and representatives of The Maestro Entrepreneur Center attended to outline how the funds will be applied to program operations and outreach.
Statements from participating organizations (summarized)
San Antonio Market leadership at Texas Capital indicated that the funds will enhance capacity to help local small businesses increase their revenue potential. The executive director of The Maestro Entrepreneur Center noted that the grant would help deepen their impact on small business owners in San Antonio. FHLB Dallas leadership emphasized the importance of PGP funding for grassroots organizations and their vital role in community development.
How the funds will be used
- Instructor fees: Compensation for subject-matter experts delivering training modules.
- Training materials: Curriculum, handouts, and digital resources for participating businesses.
- Support staff: Administrative and program coordination to manage cohorts and follow-up services.
Context on organizations and broader program reach
Texas Capital Bancshares, Inc., the parent company of Texas Capital Bank, is headquartered in Dallas and offers various banking and financial services. FHLB Dallas is a member-owned cooperative that supports housing and community development across multiple states, with total assets of $116.1 billion as of June 30, 2025. The PGP mechanism channels member contributions into local organizations through participating banks, enabling leverage of bank dollars via the 5:1 match for projects tied to affordable housing or economic development.
Why this matters locally
Supporting small businesses that aim to surpass the $1 million revenue threshold is presented as a targeted economic development approach. By funding technical assistance, training, and operational support, the grant intends to strengthen the backbone of the local economy by empowering small business owners to expand revenues, hire staff, and invest in new capacity.
Additional program information
The program is part of an annual PGP funding cycle distributed through FHLB Dallas members. In this funding cycle, PGP awards through member banks, including Texas Capital, contributed to a total of $1.2 million distributed by participating members. Organizers advise that similar grants and partnerships may be available in future cycles through other member banks working with FHLB Dallas.
FAQ
Who awarded the grant?
The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) and Texas Capital Bank awarded a $30,000 grant to The Maestro Entrepreneur Center in San Antonio, Texas.
What program will the funds support?
The funds will support the “Accelerate Your Venture” program, aimed at providing technical assistance to small business owners.
What will the PGP funds cover?
The PGP funds will cover costs for instructors, training materials, and support staff for the program.
What is the focus of The Maestro Entrepreneur Center?
The Maestro Entrepreneur Center focuses on helping small businesses scale beyond the $1 million revenue threshold.
How does the PGP match work?
FHLB Dallas’ PGP allows a 5:1 match of member contributions, supporting community organizations involved in affordable housing or economic development.
Who is the participating FHLB Dallas member for this grant?
The program is funded annually and distributes grants through participating FHLB Dallas members, which in this instance is Texas Capital.
What did local bank leadership say about the grant?
Ricky Maldonado, San Antonio Market President at Texas Capital, stated that the funds would enhance the capacity to help local small businesses increase their revenue potential.
What did The Maestro Entrepreneur Center leadership say about the grant?
Geremy Landin, executive director of The Maestro Entrepreneur Center, noted that the grant would help deepen their impact on small business owners in San Antonio.
What did FHLB Dallas leadership say about the PGP?
Greg Hettrick, senior vice president at FHLB Dallas, highlighted the importance of PGP funding for grassroots organizations and their vital role in community development.
When and where is the check presentation?
The check presentation is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at Texas Capital Bank, located at 745 East Mulberry, 6th Floor, San Antonio, Texas.
How much has the PGP awarded through FHLB Dallas members this year?
The PGP has awarded a total of $1.2 million through FHLB Dallas members this year.
Where is Texas Capital Bancshares headquartered?
Texas Capital Bancshares, Inc., the parent company of Texas Capital Bank, is headquartered in Dallas and offers various banking and financial services.
What is the scale of FHLB Dallas?
FHLB Dallas is a member-owned cooperative that supports housing and community development across multiple states, with total assets of $116.1 billion as of June 30, 2025.
Key details at a glance
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Grant amount | $30,000 |
| Recipient | The Maestro Entrepreneur Center in San Antonio, Texas |
| Program supported | “Accelerate Your Venture” — technical assistance for small business owners |
| Uses | Instructors, training materials, and support staff |
| Presentation | 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 1, 2025 — Texas Capital Bank, 745 East Mulberry, 6th Floor, San Antonio, Texas |
| PGP annual total (this year) | $1.2 million awarded through FHLB Dallas members this year |
| FHLB Dallas assets (as of June 30, 2025) | $116.1 billion |
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