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Texas Travel Industry Recovery Grant Program

Travel Industry Recovery Grant Program (TTIR) was established by Senate Bill 8 and signed into law by the Governor following the 87th Legislature (Third Called Session) to administer $180 million received from the Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.The Texas Travel Industry Recovery Grant (TTIR) Program closed on August 31, 2024 and is no longer accepting applications.

The TTIR Program was established by Senate Bill 8 and signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott following the 87th Legislative Session to administer $180 million of funds received from the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. 

Type of Incentive

The TTIR Program was established to provide one-time reimbursement grants for the recovery of Texas businesses in the tourism, travel and hospitality industries that were negatively impacted due to COVID-19. These one-time grants were to reimburse eligible costs to these qualifying businesses.

Business or organization in the eligible NAICS codes listed for the travel, tourism and hospitality industries (NAICS codes 71, 722, 7211, 7212, 5615, 561920, 312120, 312130, 312140, 532111, 487990, 487210, 487110, 485510, 483212, 483114, 483112, 481211, 481111, 512132, 512131). 

  • Suffered negative economic impact due to COVID-19 

  • Otherwise, eligible to receive this grant funding and not barred from competing for federal awards, including the guidelines on government-wide suspension and debarment in 2 CFR part 180 or for any other reason. 

For questions contact the TTIR Program staff at tourismrecoverygrant@gov.texas.gov or call 512-463-2111.