Disaster Resources Table for State Economic Development Programs
| Program | Level | Agency | Services | Eligibility | Type of Assistance | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Capital Fund Main Street Program | State | TDA & THC |
Stimulate economic development in downtown areas of non-entitlement cities. (TDA administers the program and THC evaluates applications.) | Non-entitlement cities. | Grants | Texas Department of Agriculture (512) 936-0281. |
| Infrastructure Program | State | TDA | Assist businesses with public infrastructure. | Non-entitlement communities. | Grants | Texas Department of Agriculture (512) 936-0281. |
| Real Estate Development Program | State | TDA | Develops real estate for businesses. | Non-entitlement communities. | Grants | Texas Department of Agriculture (512) 936-0281. |
| Downtown Revitalization Program | State | TDA | Public infrastructure improvements. | Non-entitlement cities. | Grants | Texas Department of Agriculture (512) 936-0281. |
| Texas Main Street Program | State | THC | Revitalize historic downtowns and commercial districts. | Texas cities. | Grants | Texas Historic Commission (512) 463-5758. |
| Rural Municipal Finance Program | State | TDA | Purchase real estate, construction, and infrastructure improvements. | Cities and counties. | Loans | Texas Department of Agriculture (512) 463-9932. |
| Texas Industrial Revenue Bond Program | State | TEDTO | Bonds issued for eligible industrial and manufacturing projects, with the debt service paid by the business under the terms of a lease, sale, or loan agreement. | Industrial Development Corporations created by cities, counties, and reclamation districts. | Lease, sale or loan agreements | Office of the Governor (512) 936-0266. |
| Young Farmer Loan Guarantee Program | State | TDA | Establish or enhance farm or ranch operations. | Individuals between the ages of 18-39. | Loans | Texas Department of Agriculture (512) 463-9932. |
| Self-Sufficiency Fund | State | TWC | Financing, designing, and implementing job training programs. | Community and technical colleges or nonprofits with private employers. | Grants | Texas Workforce Commission (512) 463-8844. |
| Skills Development Fund | State | TWC | Provides training. | Businesses and labor unions with community and technical colleges. | Grants | Texas Workforce Commission (512) 463-8844. |
| Texas Leverage Program | State | TEDTO | Communities may leverage future sales tax revenues to support job retention or creation. | Communities that have the economic development sales tax. | Loans | Office of the Governor (512) 463-6735. |
| Rural Health Disaster Relief and Recovery Grant | State | ORCA | Assist rural hospitals and rural health clinics to respond to a federal or state disaster declaration. | Hospitals. | Grants | Office of Rural and Community Affairs |