Restaurant Revitalization Fund

The Restaurant Revitalization Fund provides assistance for eligible restaurants, bars and other businesses impacted by COVID-19. The fund was created under the American Rescue Plan Act which allocated $28.6 billion to the Small Business Administration (SBA) to administer the industry-focused grants.

Eligibility

Restaurants
Food stands, food trucks, food carts
Caterers
Bars, saloons, lounges, taverns
Snack and non-alcoholic beverage bars
Bakeries (onsite sales to the public comprise at least 33% of gross receipts)
Brewpubs, tasting rooms, taprooms (onsite sales to the public comprise at least 33% of gross receipts)
Breweries and/or microbreweries (onsite sales to the public comprise at least 33% of gross receipts)
Wineries and distilleries (onsite sales to the public comprise at least 33% of gross receipts)
Inns (onsite sales of food and beverage to the public comprise at least 33% of gross receipts)
Licensed facilities or premises of a beverage alcohol producer where the public may taste, sample, or purchase products

Some businesses may also be eligible for the Paycheck Protection Program or Economic Injury Disaster Loan. Businesses that receive a Restaurant Revitalization Fund grant are not eligible to receive a Shuttered Venue Operator Grant. To see if you are cross program eligible, view the SBA’s criteria here.

Use of Funds

Payroll costs
Mortgage and rent payments
Principal and interest payments on debt
Utilities
Operations, including maintenance, PPE and cleaning materials
Outdoor seating operations
Food and beverage expenses

Award Amount

Restaurants, bars and other eligible providers of food and drink will be able to apply for grants equal to the pandemic-related revenue loss of the eligible entity, up to $10 million, or $5 million per physical location. The grants are calculated by subtracting 2020 revenue from 2019 revenue. There are three calculation categories depending on when the business was in operation.

APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED.