By Megan Wehring

Hays County businesses can now apply for the Emergency Cash Assistance Program (ECAP) grant fund.

The program, administered through the People Fund, will disperse a total of $600,000. Hays County is providing $500,000 while the city of Kyle is adding $100,000 toward supporting Kyle businesses.

Grant funds will provide up to $10,000 to eligible businesses on a first-come, first-serve basis. Funds can be used for working capital, inventory, supplies, furniture, maintenance and payro...