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The Texas Travel Industry Recovery Grant Program is available now through September 22nd in the Arts, Entertainment and Recreation categories.
Jena Ardel/Getty ImagesThe application window for the Texas Travel Industry Recovery Grant Program is open through September 22 in the Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation categories.
This program will provide a one-time reimbursement grant of up to $20,000 to restore Texas businesses in the tourism, travel and hospitality industries negatively impacted by COVID-19. Reimburse eligible businesses for eligible expenses.
Due to the size of the industry and the number of potential applicants, applications are being progressively accepted by industry codes, also known as the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes, the press release said.
Eligibility requirements:
Companies in the travel, tourism and hospitality industry are determined to be eligible for grants by basic eligibility criteria, including:
- Must operate in Texas
- Operation before January 20, 2020
- privately-owned commercial enterprise or non-profit organization
- Public display of in-person events or provision of services
- Negative Economic Impact of COVID-19
- otherwise eligible to receive funding for this grant and not prohibited from competing for federal awards, including government-wide suspension and disqualification
- Eligible NAICS code companies or organizations listed for travel, tourism and hospitality include 71, 722, 7211, 7212, 5615, 561920, 312120, 312130, 312140.
For additional information and online guidance on application, please visit the Texas Economic Development website.