Kerrville Area Chamber Foundation reopens business recovery grant program for flood-affected businesses
Grants, not loans, available now regardless of Chamber membership
The Kerrville Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation is once again offering business recovery grants to help local businesses damaged by this week’s flooding, the organization announced Friday, reviving a program it first stood up after the July 4, 2025 flood.
“The July 16th floods left a profound impact on our community, just one year from the July 4, 2025 floods,” said Pete Calderon, chairman of the Kerrville Area Chamber Foundation. “Our local businesses — the very heart and soul of Kerrville — have suffered significant damage and loss. This fund is our way of stepping up to support them during this critical time.”
Grant funds are available immediately to affected businesses regardless of Chamber membership status. Money can be used for a range of recovery expenses, including building repairs, signage, equipment, inventory and utilities. The foundation emphasized the funds are grants, not loans, and do not need to be repaid. Applications are open now, with awards made based on need and available resources.
The foundation is asking the community to help spread the word to business owners who may qualify, and to donate to the fund directly.
“As chair of the Chamber Foundation Board, I want to extend heartfelt thanks to the generous donors who have already contributed to the fund,” Calderon said. “Your kindness is already creating real, tangible hope for those navigating immense uncertainty. These businesses are more than storefronts — they’re the heartbeat of our community. Thanks to you, they’re seeing light in a time of darkness.”
The Kerrville Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation Board includes Calderon as chairman, along with Danielle Jenschke, Johnny Grimes, Samantha Robinett, Tabor McMillan, Allison Bueche and Todd Bock. The foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit created to strengthen and promote the Kerrville-area business community.
Business owners can apply for a grant or donate to the fund at kerrvillechamber.biz/foundation.
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