GRUBHUB CELEBRATES 20 YEARS BY SUPPORTING SMALL BUSINESS GROWTH
Eligible Restaurants
Grants from the Restaurant Strong Fund will be limited to single-location restaurants that meet the following criteria:
- Must be an open restaurant that is currently operating in the United States
- Completed application form
- Provide a detailed explanation of the need of a grant and how it would be utilized if awarded
- Provide evidence of need
- Restaurant must be currently open and operating in the United States (contiguous)
- Completed application form
- Provide at least one reference and/or link to news articles, program initiatives, photographic evidence, or any other sites that showcase the community impact
- Provide a detailed explanation of how the restaurant will utilize the funding to further their community impact
On October 15, 2024, The Restaurant Strong Fund will begin accepting applications. The program will provide grants that impact revenue growth and areas including, but not limited to: updating technology/equipment necessary to enhance day-to-day operations, marketing & public relations services, staff training programs, incentivized wages, or maintenance/updating of current infrastructure.
Restaurants can apply for this grant by providing specific plans outlining how the funding will be utilized and expectations of growth. Grants ranging from $5,000 to $10,000 will be awarded based on need and growth opportunity showcased in the application.
The Restaurant Strong Fund and Grubhub want to further award small business restaurants who have made a positive impact on the communities they serve with the Restaurant Strong Community Award. Whether it is examples of selfless acts, Holiday meals, support for local nonprofits and other community organizations, and local heroes within the restaurant industry, we want to highlight these businesses.
Applications will open on Thursday, October 17th through Friday, November 15th, 2024. A portion of grant funds will be dedicated to local Chicago and New York City restaurants as well as new restaurants that have opened since 2021. There will be a separate application for The Restaurant Strong Community Award. Restaurants are eligible to submit applications for both opportunities however preference is given to first-time awardees for the Restaurant Strong Grant. Grants will be awarded on Giving Tuesday, December 3, 2024.