The City of San Antonio’s Economic Development Department sponsors many programs and grants designed to strengthen the local business community. This page is a central directory of current programs and grants.
This program provides City and San Antonio Water System (SAWS) fee waivers for eligible projects. The program:
San Antonio is open for business! Construction can be messy. Good news - it’s temporary.
Together, we look forward to improvements that will create a more vibrant, resilient community for decades to come. In the meantime, we are here for you by providing resources and programs to small businesses in construction-impacted zones.
This program is administered by LiftFund. It offers flexible small business loans from $500 to $100,000 at 0% interest. Loans can be used for various business-related expenses, such as inventory and payroll. Businesses in construction areas are eligible for a 6-month forbearance period to aid in their resilience.
This program is subject to LiftFund’s credit and lending guidelines, including inability to secure funding through traditional commercial sources. Other fees may apply.