Small businesses and nonprofits in Kerr County affected by recent flooding can now apply for grants through a new relief program from LiftFund, a San Antonio-based nonprofit lender.
LiftFund launched the 2026 Texas Hill Country Flood Relief Program on July 17. Eligible small businesses and nonprofit organizations may apply for grants of up to $10,000 to support recovery efforts, said Devan Karp, media contact for LiftFund.
“Funding may be used for rebuilding and repair expenses, replacement of lost or damaged equipment, and general business operating expenses,” Karp said.
To qualify, applicants must have been operating on or before July 1, 2025, Karp said.
“Applicants must be located in one of the following counties: Bandera, Blanco, Burnet, Comal, Edwards, Gillespie, Hays, Kendall, Kerr, Kimble, Llano, Mason, Medina, Menard, Real, or Uvalde,” Karp said.
Additional eligibility requirements specify that the floods must have negatively impacted the business, either damaging its physical location or causing financial loss afterward.
“Applicants must demonstrate that they experienced a negative economic or physical impact as a result of the July 2026 floods,” Karp said.
Many small businesses were still recovering from last year’s flooding when the latest storms brought new damage, disruptions and financial setbacks, compounding the challenges facing entrepreneurs and the communities that depend on them, according to the press release.
“Our hearts are with the Texas small businesses that are facing yet another tragic disaster,” said Amy Hereford, president and CEO of LiftFund, in a press release. “When disasters strike, they need trusted partners who can respond in a matter of days to sustain the business and its employees.”
Over the past year, LiftFund has deployed 525 grants and loans totaling more than $17 million in funding for small businesses across the Hill Country, according to the press release.
For more than three decades, LiftFund has helped entrepreneurs recover from disasters and economic crises through responsible lending, grant administration and educational support, the release states. The organization has previously supported businesses affected by hurricanes, wildfires, floods and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Small business owners in Kerr County seeking assistance can visit www.liftfund.com/2026-texas-hill-country-flood-relief-program or call (888) 215-2373 to learn more about available recovery resources and determine eligibility.
LiftFund also holds a local office in the KerrTogether building at 98 Coronado Drive in Kerrville.
Organizations and individuals interested in supporting the recovery effort can donate at donate.liftfund.com.