Grant Available for Restaurants, Bars, Bakeries

Note: This came in right after we went to press, so it missed the paper, but looks like it might be a great opportunity for local businesses!

From Small Business Administration Development Center, North Texas

The SBA Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) Grant program is launching soon. See the email from the SBA D/FW District Office below with links to important information and an informational webinar to be held by the SBA next week. These grants are available directly from the SBA.

Who can apply? Eligible entities who have experienced pandemic-related revenue loss include:

Restaurants
Food stands, food trucks, food carts
Caterers
Bars, saloons, lounges, taverns
Snack and nonalcoholic 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

We all know how important these food service businesses are to our local communities. Please help us get the word out that there is economic aid available soon. Our business advisors at the UT Tyler-Longview SBDC are here to help answer questions and complete applications. As always, our help is available at no cost.

Visit us on the web at:

www.uttyler-longviewsbdc.org

Please join me on Monday, April 26^th at 2 pm Central, for an informational webinar to introduce the Restaurant Revitalization Fund Grant program (RRF).

The RRF portal will be opening in the coming weeks so this will help you and your clients get prepared for the launch date.