Grant application reopened for flood-impacted businesses

LiftFund has reopened applications for the 2026 Flood Rebuilding Grant Program, which supports eligible small businesses that experienced physical damage from the 2026 floods.  The program is available to qualifying businesses in Kerr County and Comfort.

The application is open now, and the new deadline is Oct. 30, 2026.  Eligibility requirements include:

~Be located in Kerr County or Comfort, TX

~Suffered physical damage as a result of the July 2026 floods

~Plan to re-open and/or remain open in Kerr County or Comfort, TX for at least 18 months following receipt of funds

~Demonstrate a financial need for grant assistance to stabilize, continue, or restore business operations

~Have been in operation on or before July 1, 2025

Documentation Requirements include:

~Valid driver’s license

~Entity formation document

~Most recent business utility bill

~2025 filed business Tax Return (2024 Return accepted if 2025 has not yet been filed)

~April, May, June Business bank statements

~April, May, June Personal bank statements for all members of the business with 20% or more ownership (not required for nonprofit applicants)

~Documentation of replacement costs (quotes from contractors for repairs, purchase orders for inventory or equipment replacement, comparables for equipment replaced)

~Voided Check

~Three photos of physical damage

~If a nonprofit, please also provide a list of the Board of Directors and a 501 c3 Determination Letter

Businesses interested in applying can review eligibility requirements and submit an application by visiting:

https://www.liftfund.com/2026-flood-rebuilding-grant-program.

For more information call 1-800-923-2551, or visit sbgrants@liftfund.com.