As communities across the Texas Hill Country face renewed devastation from July 2026 floods, LiftFund has launched the 2026 Texas Hill Country Flood Relief Program to provide grants of up to $10,000 for eligible small businesses and nonprofits. Many businesses were still recovering from last year’s floods when the latest storms struck, compounding financial hardships and disrupting local economies.
According to LiftFund, the grants can be used for rebuilding and repair expenses, replacement of lost or damaged equipment, and general business operating expenses. To qualify, applicants must have been operating on or before July 1, 2025, and be located in one of 16 designated counties: Bandera, Blanco, Burnet, Comal, Edwards, Gillespie, Hays, Kendall, Kerr, Kimble, Llano, Mason, Medina, Menard, Real, or Uvalde. Businesses must also demonstrate a negative economic impact directly resulting from the July 2026 floods.
“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. For more than three decades, the nonprofit has helped entrepreneurs recover from hurricanes, wildfires, floods, and the COVID-19 pandemic through responsible lending, grant administration, and educational support. The organization has developed disaster recovery systems that prioritize speed, accountability, and equitable access to capital.
“Every small business that reopens strengthens its community,” Hereford said. “When entrepreneurs can recover, employees return to work, families regain stability, and local economies begin moving forward again.”
LiftFund is also working with philanthropic organizations, corporate partners, and community leaders to expand recovery resources. Additional funding will help increase access to affordable financing, grants, and business support services as recovery efforts continue. Organizations and individuals interested in supporting the recovery can donate at donate.liftfund.com or contact Liliane Spenle at 469-607-0624 to discuss partnership opportunities.
Small business owners seeking assistance can visit LiftFund's relief program page or call 888-215-2373 to learn more about available recovery resources and determine eligibility.
