$10,000 grants for small restaurants affected by Hurricane Ian available via DoorDash Disaster Relief Fund

The average small business loses $3,000 every day they remain closed and nearly 40% of small businesses are unable to reopen at all following a disaster. Local restaurants affected by Hurricane Ian can now apply for relief funding to help them recover through the DoorDash Restaurant Disaster Relief Fund.

Launched by DoorDash and Hello Alice last year, the Restaurant Disaster Relief Fund provides $10,000 relief grants to local restaurants affected by state- or federally-declared natural disasters. The grants can be used to cover operating costs like rent or mortgage repayments, food and beverage inventory, utilities, supplies and materials, and supplier costs.

“Recovery will be a long road for many businesses and communities,” said Sueli Shaw, Head of Social Impact at DoorDash. “These grants are about helping local restaurants manage the unexpected costs from the disaster, and keep their doors open for years to come.”

“In the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, restaurants are working fervently to reopen our doors, set up kitchens, and support everyone in the communities we call home. A good meal and a table to gather around provides a much-needed moment of respite for those dealing with the horrific damage caused by this storm. Restaurants have always been a place where people can come together again, and we’re proud to open our doors to everyone in need,” said Michelle Korsmo, President & CEO of the National Restaurant Association. “These grants from DoorDash and Hello Alice will help restaurants recover faster, which will help the communities recover faster. We urge the operators impacted by Hurricane Ian and other natural disasters to apply.”

In addition to the Fund, DoorDash is also supporting more than 50,000 local residents with relief credits, donating supplies from local DashMarts, and working with local partners to help ensure those experiencing food insecurity get access to food via Project DASH.

Restaurant owners can apply now through Dec. 30, 2022 at 6pm ET.