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Program closed; application window ended September 20, 2024 — COVID-era recovery program
Historical funding: $25,000 - $100,000
Prior eligibility: Food and beverage small businesses in downtown Boston
The Downtown Restaurant Revitalization Fund Grant is a grant from the Boston Economic Development Fund that funds brick-and-mortar food businesses negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Delivered through the Re-FRESH Program, the grant provides financial support alongside wrap-around services including business coaching and marketing plan development. Awards range from $25,000 to $100,000 per recipient. Eligible applicants are food service businesses operating physical locations that experienced hardship due to the pandemic. No deadline is currently listed; interested applicants should contact the funder directly for current availability.
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