Today, the US Small Business Administration announced that registrations for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund grant program will begin this Friday, April 30 2021 at 9 am EDT and applications will begin acceptance on Monday, May 3, 2021 at 12 pm EDT. The online application will remain open to any eligible establishment until all funds are exhausted. FRLA encourages all eligible establishments to prepare by:
- Registering for an account in advance at restaurants.sba.gov starting Friday, April 30, 2021, at 9 a.m. EDT.
- Reviewing the official guidance, including program guide, frequently asked questions, and application sample.
- Preparing the required documentation.
- Working with a point-of-sale vendor or visiting restaurants.sba.gov to submit an application when the application portal opens. [Note: If an applicant is working with a point-of-sale vendor, they do not need to register beforehand on the site.]
FRLA is also co-hosting a webinar this Thursday, April 20, at 10 am with the SBA and the National Restaurant Association. Register now to make sure you are prepared to get RRF funding.