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RESTAURANTS CARE RESILIENCE FUND
Restaurants Care, a nonprofit program of the California Restaurant Foundation, has awarded $7.3 million in grants to 1,603 independent restaurants across California—supporting burger joints, taquerias, bakeries and more. In 2025, Restaurants Care is offering two grant opportunities to help restaurants thrive: $10,000 grants for LA County restaurants and food trucks impacted by the 2025 LA Fires and $5,000 grants for restaurants and commercial caterers in select CA counties (including Ventura & Santa Barbara!) to build resilience. Restaurants Care was created in 2017 as a safety net for food and beverage workers. To learn more about their fund for food and beverage workers, click here.
Application Window for Both Grants Closes Saturday, April 26!
Resilience Grants (Available in Ventura & Santa Barbara Counties)
Restaurants Care Resilience Fund is offering grants to independent restaurants and caterers in select California counties to invest in kitchen equipment, technology upgrades, employee training and unexpected hardships. These grants are designed to help restaurants strengthen their business, support their teams, and prepare for the future.
Grant Award:
$5,000 grants available for independent restaurants
2025 Resilience Grant Cycle Eligibility:
- Commercial customers of PG&E or SoCalGas (select counties).
- Restaurants with 1-5 locations; only 1 location per business can be submitted with annual revenue up to $3M.
For more information and complete application criteria, CLICK HERE
LA Fire Recovery Grants
Through the Restaurants Care Resilience Fund – LA Fire Recovery Grants, is providing grants to over 200 independent restaurants and food trucks in LA County impacted by the fires. These funds, powered by donations from American Express, Resy, Postmates and FireAid, can be used for your restaurant’s greatest need in your recovery efforts.
Grant Award:
$10,000 grants are available to support recovery for independent restaurants and food trucks in Los Angeles County impacted by recent fires.
2025 LA Fire Recovery Cycle Eligibility:
- LA County independent restaurants
- Restaurants with 1-5 locations; only 1 location per business can be submitted with annual revenue up to $5M for that location.
- Can demonstrate a revenue decline due to LA Fires
For more information and complete application criteria, CLICK HERE
Resources
- The EDC SBDC can help address your general questions and walk you through the application. Call 805.409.9159 for assistance or set up an initial phone call appointment HERE.
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