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Texas Travel Industry Recovery Grant Program - July 2022
Texas Travel Industry Recovery Grant Program (TTIR) was established by Senate Bill 8 and signed into law by the Governor following the 87th Legislature to administer $180 million of funds received from the Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. The purpose of the TTIR program is to provide grants for the recovery of Texas businesses in the tourism, travel, and hospitality industry that were negatively impacted due to COVID-19.
Learn more at the Texas Economic Development website.
Tarrant County approves $25 million workforce grant program for small businesses - July 2022
Impacted small businesses that had 50 or fewer employees during the First Quarter of 2020 can apply for grant amounts up to $27,500 based on eligibility requirements and number of employees.
Funding is limited and applications will be processed in the order they are received. Deadline to apply is 5 p.m. Aug. 31, 2022, or until funds are depleted. tarrantcounty.com/recovery.
* NOTE: Tarrant County has identified a solution that allows businesses to submit an application and obtain funding without a Unique Entity Identification (UEI) number from SAM.gov.
Moving forward, a businesses may submit an application using its Employee Identification Number (EIN) or, for sole proprietors and independent contractors, their Social Security Number (SSN). We encourage all applicants to apply for a UEI number from SAM.gov and submit it when received. The UEI number is not necessary but is encouraged. If a business has already submitted their application, their place is still being held and we will process the application using the EIN or SSN.
Tarrant County Pandemic Recovery Resources Assistance Center
Download informational flyer
SBA Restaurant Revitalization Fund - May 2021
This program provides emergency assistance for eligible restaurants, bars, and other qualifying businesses impacted by COVID-19.
Learn the details - U.S. Small Business Association
SBA PPP
The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) provides loans to help businesses keep their workforce employed during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. SBA is currently offering:
- First Draw PPP Loans for first time program participants
- Second Draw PPP Loans beginning January 13, 2021 for certain businesses who have previously received a PPP loan
SBA also offers additional Coronavirus relief.
FY 2021 Omnibus Deal
The U.S. Chamber has a created a Guide to Small Business COVID-19 Emergency Loans to provide you with the latest information and answers to FAQs about the changes that have been made to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and the Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) Program as part of the end-of-year pandemic relief package Congress has passed.
Executive Orders expanding capacity - September 17, 2020
September 17 - Governor Greg Abbott announced today that restaurants, retail, offices, manufacturing, libraries, museums and gyms could expand their operations to 75% capacity starting September 21. Executive Orders: GA30 and GA31.
Hurst Restaurant List
We are providing a list of restaurants in Hurst that are providing food from drive through, carry-out, or delivery during the mandatory business closing due to the coronavirus. Because things change rapidly, we strongly encourage contacting the business to verify their operating hours and offerings.
Resources for small businesses during coronavirus outbreak
To help our Hurst businesses find financial assistance, we are sharing three resources from the Dallas Business Journal. The Dallas Business Journal indicates their articles will be updated as new information becomes available.
- Federal Resources
- Disaster Loan Assistance - Economic Injury Disaster Loan Application (EIDL); SBA
- State Resources
- A list of FAQs related to COVID-19 for Texas
Paycheck Protection Program
Starting April 3, 2020, small businesses and sole proprietorships can apply for and receive loans to cover their payroll and other certain expenses through existing SBA lenders. View the links below.
- Paycheck Protection Program Application Form
- Paycheck Protection Program Information Sheet (Borrowers)
HEB Chamber Member Service Update
March 20, 2020
The Hurst Euless Bedford Chamber of Commerce has compiled lists of resources that their members are offering to our community. These lists DO NOT contain information for all businesses in Hurst. We encourage you to use these lists as a resource, but also remember the businesses in Hurst that offer curbside or pick-up as options. If you have questions about a favorite location and what services they are currently offering, please contact them directly by phone.
Fort Worth Chamber Information
In an effort to keep our businesses here in Hurst informed, we are sharing some good information from the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce. Visit https://www.fortworthchamber.com/covid-19/ for a informational list of updates, FAQs, and virtual meetings resources.
Enjoy this video presentation from a representative of the Small Business Association and Workforce Solutions on how they can help businesses through the Coronavirus event.
Coronavirus (COVID-19): Small Business Guidance & Loan Resources
Visit the SBA website for information to help support small business owners during this time of crisis. Here you will find information on the economic injury disaster loan program, guidance for businesses and employers, SBA products and resources, government contracting, and local assistance.