Restaurant Revitalization Fund

On March 11, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 created the $28.6 billion Restaurant Revitalization Fund to provide grants for restaurants sustaining financial losses due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is administering the program, and will be issuing the necessary federal rules, regulations, and applications before grant funds are distributed. This frequently asked questions (FAQ) resource will be updated as the SBA releases information on the Restaurant Revitalization Fund Grant (RRFG) Program.

Entities that own a place of business where the public or patrons assemble for the primary purpose of being served food or drink, including a:

• Restaurant, Food Stand, Food Truck, Food Cart
• Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bar

• Caterer

• Bar, Lounge, Saloon, Tavern
• An Inn
• Brewery, Brewpub, Microbrewery, Taproom, Tasting room*
• Bakery*
• Winery*
• Distillery*
• A licensed facility or premise of a beverage alcohol producer where the public may taste, sample, or purchase products;
• Other similar place of business in which the public or patrons assemble for the primary purpose of being served food or alcohol.

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