AUSTIN Gov. Greg Abbott announced on Monday a new application category opening for the Texas Travel Industry Recovery Grant program through the Governor’s Office of Economic Development and Tourism, beginning Feb. 1.
The TTIR program provides one-time grants of up to $20,000 for the recovery of Texas businesses in the tourism, travel, and hospitality industry that were negatively impacted during the pandemic.
“Travel and tourism are critical to both the Texas economy and local economies, supporting one in 10 jobs in Texas,” Abbott stated in the press release. “All eligible tourism-related businesses in Texas are strongly encouraged to apply for this grant program. While direct travel spending in Texas is recovering at a faster rate than national averages, we continue supporting Texas businesses as they grow and expand. Visitor spending at Texas destinations brings more revenue into communities and spurs local job creation across industries in every region of our state. Working together, we will continue to build an even brighter Texas of tomorrow.”
Eligible applicants may receive a one-time grant of up to $20,000.
Applicants must submit supporting documents along with their application to demonstrate compliance with grant and eligibility requirements. For eligibility and grant application details, deadlines, and the TTIR application portal, visit: ttir.gov.texas.gov. To view the TTIR application instruction video, visit: gov.texas.gov/business/page/ttir-faq.
The TTIR grant program was established by Senate Bill 8 and signed into law by the Governor following the 87th Legislative Session to administer $180 million of funds received from the Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.
