2026 Texas Hill Country Flood Relief Program Grant Funding
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Find relief from the catastrophic flooding in the Texas Hill Country
Small businesses across the Hill Country are once again facing crisis as new floods threaten their recovery. We’re here to help you access the support you need to rebuild, reopen, and recover.
The 2026 Texas Hill Country Flood Relief Program provides access to relief resources for small businesses impacted by the 2026 Texas Hill Country floods. Through LiftFund and our partners, eligible businesses can access financial assistance and technical support to help stabilize operations and begin the recovery process.
Businesses located in the following counties are eligible to apply: Bandera, Blanco, Burnet, Comal, Edwards, Gillespie, Hays, Kendall, Kerr, Kimble, Llano, Mason, Medina, Menard, Real, and Uvalde.
*Completed applications will be reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis until funds are exhausted.
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Program Highlights
- Grants up to $10,000
- Small businesses or nonprofits located in Bandera, Blanco, Burnet, Comal, Edwards, Gillespie, Hays, Kendall, Kerr, Kimble, Llano, Mason, Medina, Menard, Real, or Uvalde County that experienced negative impact from the 2026 flood, whether physical damage or and/or economic injury
- Funds for rebuilding expenses, replacement costs, for lost/damaged equipment, general business operating expenses
- Must have been in operation on or before July 1, 2025. See below for documentation requirements.
Important: At this time, we are no longer accepting grant applications because all available funding has been fully allocated. If you've already started or submitted an application, your application will still be reviewed and considered.
Although applications are currently closed, we invite you to fill out our interest from below. Your responses will help LiftFund to understand the community need and advocate for resources on your behalf. You will also be notified should applications re-open.
Thank you for your interest and understanding.
For questions about completed or in-progress applications, please contact sbgrants@liftfund.com or call 800-923-9551.
Required Documents for Grant Program
- Valid driver's license
- Entity formation document
- Most recent utility bill
- 2025 filed business Tax Return
- June 2026 bank statement, and July 2026 bank statement or transaction detail
- Voided check
- Three photos of physical damage, if applicable
- One photo of your business pre-flood
- If a nonprofit, please also provide a list of the Board of Directors and a 501 c3 determination letter
- Proof of customer cancellations/refunds issued, if applicable
Business Guidance
Our business and financial experts are ready to help you find answers, rebuild, and move forward by exploring your resources and offering personalized advice.
Resources + Education
Visit our Business Resource Hub to find the resources you need to help restore your business. Explore free workshops and tutorials on finance, marketing, and business management at your own pace.
Community Recovery Resources
This episode of The Lead Live features local experts discussing flood cleanup and rebuilding, business grant opportunities, coordinated recovery efforts across Kerr County, and funding options for small businesses, including LiftFund's 2026 Texas Hill Country Flood Relief Program.
Want to support LiftFund's Flood Relief Fund?
If you or someone you know is experiencing grief or trauma, or would like to speak to someone, call the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Disaster Distress Helpline at (800) 985-5990 or text 988 to connect with a trained mental health professional.
*LiftFund small business loans are subject to credit approval, underwriting guidelines and availability of funds. Other fees may apply.