The city of McAllen assists the International Museum of Art and Science (IMAS) with their development efforts through the utilization of eCivis to research and identify new funding opportunities. Below are a few of the successful grants that the city was able to identify and secure for IMAS.

JP Morgan Chase Foundation Grant ($10,000) integrates the arts into children's educational opportunities. The grant provided for geometry and art workshops with the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District.

Texas Commission on the Arts ($7,500) for marketing projects, including membership drives, television commercials, and social media upgrades.

National Endowment for the Arts ($10,000) to bring the internationally renowned environmental artist, Chris Jordan, to IMAS for presentations to the general public and to students accompanying his exhibit, "Running the Numbers."