Community Foundation announces it has raised $60 million for flood relief

A flood relief fund for Kerr County has raised $60 million and distributed $4.4 million in its second round of grants to 35 nonprofit organizations, the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country announced Tuesday.

The foundation outlined the funding distribution during a virtual news conference, with officials highlighting continued donor support for flood recovery efforts across the Texas Hill Country region.

“The outpouring of generosity and love for our community continues to astound us,” said Austin Dickson, chief executive officer of the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country. “Every new donation is a testament to the compassion pouring in from Texas and across the country.”

The $4.4 million in second-round grants will support five priority areas identified by the foundation:

— Support for individuals and families: $750,000
— Support for local businesses: $2 million
— Support for first responders: $110,000
— Support for crisis response: $325,000
— Support for community resilience: $1.25 million

The grants are being distributed to nonprofit partners serving affected communities throughout the Hill Country, according to the foundation. A complete list of grant recipients is available at https://www.communityfoundation.net/kerr-county-flood-relief-grants.

The foundation plans to establish a Community Advisory Council to guide future funding decisions. The council will include local leaders and residents who will advise on long-term recovery investments and resource distribution, with members to be announced July 31.

Donations to the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund can be made at www.communityfoundation.net.