Texas Travel Industry Recovery Grant Program (TTIR) was established by Senate Bill 8 during the 87th Legislature, Third Special Session, to administer $180 million of funds received from the Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund, which was established under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. The purpose of TTIR 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.
TTIR will support the Texas tourism, travel, and hospitality industry by making grant funds available to businesses negatively impacted by COVID-19 in order to improve safety, customer service, and hospitality within their operations and further encourage travel and tourism industry recovery.
TTIR will issue a one-time payment capped at $20,000 to eligible Texas businesses that experienced an economic loss due to COVID-19.
A grant will be available to eligible businesses in the following industries: Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation, Accommodation and Meetings, and Food Services and Drinking Places (NAICS codes 71 , 722 , 7211 , 7212 , 5615 , 561920 , 312120 , 312130 , 312140 ).
Required Information And Documents
In order to expedite the application process, please be sure to have the following documents prepared:
2019 Texas Sales and Use Tax Returns 01-117 or 01-114
2020 Texas Sales and Use Tax Returns 01-117 or 01-114
2021 Texas Sales and Use Tax Returns 01-117 or 01-114
Most Recent Quarterly Tax Form 941
Invoices/Payroll Records for Reimbursement
Veterans Service or Benefits Letter
Texas Taxpayer Number
EIN/SSN
NAICS Code
FAQ
Payroll Provider Letter In Lieu Of IRS Form 941
