How Local Restaurants Can Apply For $150K In Grants From DoorDash

Restaurants in Madison and Milwaukee have the opportunity to snag some of the $150,000 that DoorDash is offering in grants.

The grant money is part of the food delivery company’s COVID-19 relief program, aimed at helping local communities hit by the pandemic.

Local restaurant owners can apply for a $5,000 grant to cover pandemic-related expenses, according to DoorDash.

“COVID-19 has been devastating nationwide, and has taken a serious toll on our small businesses,” Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway said in a statement. “Restaurants have searched tirelessly for resources to keep their doors open during the pandemic, as they’ve faced a number of hurdles. I’m thrilled about DoorDash’s relief contributions which will help safeguard our local restaurants during this time of crisis.”

DoorDash previously announced a five-year, $200 million Main Street Strong Pledge, aimed at helping local communities. The COVID-19 relief grants are part of that effort.

“DoorDash is an organization that understands the importance of investing in local businesses and helping strengthen communities,” Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett said. “Through its Main Street Strong Pledge, DoorDash is offering 30 $5,000 grants to Milwaukee restaurant owners to help them weather the COVID-19 pandemic. This funding complements the work of the City of Milwaukee’s Restart program, which has utilized CARES Act funding to support hundreds of small businesses across the city.”

DoorDash is looking for restaurants in the Madison and Milwaukee areas with three or fewer locations, $3 million or less in 2019 annual revenue per location, and no more than 50 employees at each location, according to the company.

DoorDash will notify winners by March 1.

Apply online now through February 17.

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