Texas Travel Industry Recovery Grant Program
The Texas 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.
Type of Incentive
The TTIR Program was established to provide one-time reimbursement grants of up to $20,000 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 are to reimburse eligible costs to these qualifying businesses.
Who Can Apply?
Applicants in the travel, tourism, and hospitality industries (as determined by eligible NAICS code) who were negatively impacted by COVID-19 are able to apply. Basic qualifying criteria for a prospective applicant includes, but is not limited to, the following:
- In operation prior to January 20, 2020
- Operate in the State of Texas
- Privately-owned for profit business or non-profit organization
- Open to the public or provide services for in-person events
- 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)
- 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.
Eligibility Details
For full eligibility details and eligible costs for reimbursement, please refer to the FAQs page.
Application
Due to the size of the industry and the high number of potential applicants, applications will be accepted in phases by industry sector identified by NAICS code.
| Category | Key Dates: Application Window | NAICS Code | Industry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 6 – August 7 |
312120 561920 7212 |
Breweries; microbreweries Wineries Distilleries Travel Arrangement and Reservation Services; Convention and Visitors Bureaus Convention and Trade Show Organizers, Event and Meeting Planning Services RV Parks and Recreational Camps; Campgrounds |
| 2 | September 1 - September 22 | 71 | Arts, Entertainment and Recreation |
| 3 | October 1 - October 22 | 7211 | Traveler Accommodation: Hotels and Motels, Bed and Breakfast |
| 4 | November 1 - November 22 | 722 | Food Services and Drinking Places |
| 5 | If funds remain after the first four phases, a fifth phase will revisit any unfunded applications to award the remaining funds. |
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Applications will be reviewed by staff for completeness and eligibility. Before applying, applicants should review the required documents listed on the online portal.
Launch the TTIR Portal Portal Instruction Video
Upcoming Webinars
The Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office continues to host a series of webinars for specific industry groups to provide more information and answer questions on the program and application process:
Thursday, August 11 | 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m., CT
Traveler Accommodation Webinar (NAICS 7211)
(Registration for this webinar opens August 2)
Thursday, September 1 | 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m., CT
Food Services and Drinking Places Webinar (NAICS 722)
(Registration for this webinar opens August 2)
Prior Webinars
Watch the playback of the July 12, 2022, webinar for businesses in the following industries and NAICS codes: Breweries, Microbreweries (312120); Wineries (312130); Distilleries (312140); Travel Arrangement and Reservation Services, Convention and Visitors Bureaus (5615); Convention and Trade Show Organizers, Event and Meeting Planning Services (561920); RV Parks and Recreational Camps; and Campgrounds (7212).
Watch the playback of the July 20, 2022, webinar for businesses in the Arts, Entertainment and Recreation category (NAICS 71).
For questions contact the TTIR Program staff at tourismrecoverygrant@gov.texas.gov. You may also download the TTIR Program one-pager in a PDF format.