Grubhub and The Greg Hill Foundation’s Restaurant Strong Fund Announce New National Grant Cycle, Marking Fifth Year of Partnership
Grants from The Restaurant Strong Fund will be limited to single-location restaurants that meet the following criteria:
- Must be open and operating in the contiguous United States
- Completed application form
- Detailed explanation of need and intended use of funds
- Evidence of financial or operational need
The Restaurant Strong Community Award must satisfy the following requirements:
- Must be open and operating in the contiguous United States
- Completed application form
- At least one reference and/or link to news coverage, program materials, photos, or other documentation demonstrating community impact
- Explanation of how funding will further community-driven initiatives
BOSTON, MA – Grubhub and The Greg Hill Foundation’s Restaurant Strong Fund are proud to announce a new round of national grant opportunities totaling $775,000, made possible by the Grubhub Community Fund, to support small business restaurants across the country. As we celebrate five years of partnership, we remain deeply committed to lifting independent restaurants – recognizing now more than ever the urgent need to support small businesses as they navigate ongoing economic challenges and strive to grow within their communities.
Beginning Monday, December 8, 2025, the Restaurant Strong Fund will begin accepting applications on a rolling basis through Tuesday, December 23, 2025. Grants are designed to drive revenue growth and may support a wide range of operational needs including, but not limited to: upgrading technology or equipment, marketing and public relations services, staff training programs, incentive-based wages, and maintenance or enhancement of existing infrastructure.
Restaurants applying for funding must outline clear and specific plans for how the grant will be used and define measurable goals for expected growth. Grant awards will be in the amount $5,000 based on demonstrated need and potential impact.
In addition to the general grant program, Grubhub and the Restaurant Strong Fund will once again present the Restaurant Strong Community Award, recognizing small business restaurants that go above and beyond in serving their communities. Whether through volunteerism, charitable meals, partnerships with local nonprofits, or other meaningful community-driven initiatives, this award honors the businesses that reflect the heart and spirit of their neighborhoods.
A portion of grant funds will be dedicated specifically to restaurants located in the Chicago, New York, Boston, Philadelphia, DMV (D.C./Maryland/Virginia), and Dallas, Fort Worth, and Houston areas, while the remaining funds will be available to small business restaurants nationwide. Restaurants may apply for both the general grant program and the Restaurant Strong Community Award; however, preference for general grants is given to first-time awardees.
All grants will be announced the second week of January, continuing our shared mission to give back and to invest in small business restaurants that strengthen and sustain the communities they serve.