Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) Application Now Open

Opened May 3, 2021

The Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) provides emergency assistance for eligible restaurants, bars, and other qualifying businesses impacted by COVID-19, from $1,000 and up to $10 million per entity (or associated businesses), or $5 million per physical location. 

Recipients are not required to repay the funding as long as funds are used for eligible uses no later than March 11, 2023.

Eligible entities include:

• Restaurant  
• Food stand  
• Food truck  
• Food cart  
• Caterer  
• Saloon  
• Inn  
• Tavern  
• Bar  
• Lounge  
• Brewpub  
• Tasting room  
• Taproom  
• Licensed facility or premise of a beverage alcohol producer where the public may taste, sample, or purchase products 

The Small Business Administration will begin accepting applications via the application portal on Monday, May 3 at 12 p.m. EDT. The application portal will remain open to any eligible establishment until all funds are exhausted.

In preparation, qualifying applicants should familiarize themselves with the application process in advance to ensure a smooth and efficient application. Follow the steps below:

Process:

• Review the program guide  
• Review the cross-program eligibility chart 
• Review the application sample to familiarize yourself with the online application and documentation requirements 
• Register on the SBA Restaurant Revitalization Award Portal to start your application 

Resources 

• SBA Website 
• Florida SBDC at USF Consulting for Polk Businesses 
• SBA District Office Live Training on Tuesday, May 4, 2021 
  • 12 pm ET/11a CT South FL:       click here to join the Teams event 
  • 1 pm ET/12 CT  North Florida:   click here to join the Teams event 

Learn the basics of the Restaurant Revitalization Fund and how to apply with this tutorial hosted by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA):