Community Foundation announces $10 million grant to help assist small businesses affected by floods

The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country announced a $10 million grant Tuesday to LiftFund, a San Antonio-based nonprofit, to help small businesses recover and get back on their feet from the July 4, 2025 flooding across Kerr County.  Foundation leaders say the new initiative will provide fast, flexible financial assistance to businesses dealing with physical damage, lost revenue, and delayed reopenings.

The funding will also support grants and other assistance for business owners trying to stabilize operations, retain employees and reopen after the disaster.  LiftFund CEO Amy Hereford said the organization plans to respond quickly to local needs.

The Community Foundation said the new program builds on earlier recovery efforts.  In the first two months after the flood, the foundation awarded $5 million to local organizations, including the Kerrville Area Chamber of Commerce, the West Kerr County Chamber of Commerce and the Comfort Area Foundation, helping more than 550 small businesses in Kerr County and Comfort.  Businesses that already received disaster funding may be eligible for additional assistance based on documented needs.

Since the flood, the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country has raised about $150 million to support long-term recovery efforts, including housing, mental health services and community resilience projects.  More information about recovery resources is available at rebuildkerr.org.  Applications for assistance can be found on LiftFund’s website.

For more information, visit www.communityfoundation.net.