Restaurant Disaster Relief Fund

$10,000 grants available for selected restaurants across the United States, Puerto Rico, New Zealand, Australia, and Canada affected by natural disasters like fires, floods, and hurricanes.

In Canada, Australia, or New Zealand? Check back in July.

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How it works

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Merchant Portal

Apply

Applications are received and reviewed on a quarterly basis. Review the eligibility requirements and submit an application for the current funding round.

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Review Period

Selected applicants will be notified the month after the application period closes.

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Grants Distributed

Selected grant recipients will receive the funds the month after the application period closes.

DRF - Eligibility

Who can apply

Restaurants must have:

  • A brick & mortar location

  • No more than three total locations 

  • 50 or fewer employees per location 

  • Been open for at least six months 

  • Revenues of $3M or less per location in the last 12 months

  • Located in United States, Puerto Rico, New Zealand, Australia, or Canada 

  • Been impacted by an eligible state or federally-declared natural disaster, including but not limited to wildfires, hurricanes, and earthquakes

Applications must be submitted within 12 months of the declared disaster. Grants can be used to cover expenses directly related to an eligible disaster.

COVID-19 related damages are not eligible or considered by this fund. 

Restaurants in Canada, Australia, or New Zealand: Check back in July

Preparing for a disaster

  1. Join the DoorDash community on Hello Alice to receive preparedness education and community support.

  2. Create a disaster preparedness plan with resources from Ready.Gov and Emergency Action Plan for Food Establishments.

  3. Apply for disaster loan assistance.

  4. Read up on how to always be ready for natural disasters.

  5. Apply for emergency lodging assistance.

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Donate to disaster relief

40% of small businesses never reopen after a natural disaster. Contribute to disaster relief efforts by donating to the grant fund. 

The Restaurant Disaster Relief Fund is funded by DoorDash and brought to life in partnership with Hello Alice and Global Entrepreneurship Network.

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