As flooding once again devastates the Texas Hill Country, LiftFund has launched the 2026 Texas Hill Country Flood Relief Program to provide critical support to small businesses and nonprofits struggling to recover from the latest storms. Many businesses were still rebuilding from previous floods when new damage struck, compounding financial hardships and threatening local economies. The program offers grants of up to $10,000 to eligible organizations to cover rebuilding, equipment replacement, and operating expenses.
Eligible applicants must have been operating on or before July 1, 2025, and 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. They must also demonstrate a negative economic impact directly from the July 2026 floods. LiftFund emphasizes speed and accountability in its disaster response, drawing on over three decades of experience assisting entrepreneurs after hurricanes, wildfires, and the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Our hearts are with the Texas small businesses that are facing yet another tragic disaster,” said Amy Hereford, President and CEO of LiftFund. “When disasters strike, they need trusted partners who can respond in a matter of days to sustain the business and its employees. Our team is prepared to help business owners stabilize, recover, and continue serving the communities that depend on them.”
Over the past year, LiftFund has deployed 525 grants and loans totaling more than $17 million for Hill Country small businesses. The organization is also working with philanthropic groups and corporate partners to expand recovery resources. Additional funding aims to increase access to affordable financing, grants, and business support services as recovery continues.
“Every small business that reopens strengthens its community,” Hereford added. “When entrepreneurs can recover, employees return to work, families regain stability, and local economies begin moving forward again.”
Small business owners seeking assistance can visit the 2026 Texas Hill Country Flood Relief Program page or call 888-215-2373 to learn more about available resources and determine eligibility. Those interested in supporting the recovery effort may donate at donate.liftfund.com or contact Liliane Spenle at 469-607-0624 to discuss partnership opportunities.
