$10 million in relief activated for small businesses affected by Hill Country flooding

KERRVILLE, Texas – The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country announced a $10 million relief activation for Kerrville-area small businesses affected by deadly flooding last year.

The foundation announced the effort during a press conference Tuesday morning in Kerrville. The initiative aims to help stabilize and grow small businesses in the area, according to Austin Dickson, the foundation’s CEO.

Businesses can apply for a grant provided by the foundation’s initiative by clicking here. For those looking to apply in person, Lift Fund now provides a permanent location at the Kerr Together Resource Center.

Kerr County suffered extensive damage following the deadly July 4 flooding, with some communities still facing challenges more than six months later.

The press conference discussed ongoing efforts since the flooding and how the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country plans to continue them in the coming months.

You can watch the full Tuesday morning press conference in the video player below:

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