Route 66 Extraordinary Women Micro-Grant

August 28, 2024Posted inMinority/Women Owned, Uncategorized
The Route 66 Extraordinary Women Micro-Grant program is part of the Road Ahead Partnership’s efforts to celebrate the upcoming Route 66 Centennial by helping the millions of people who live, work, and travel the Mother Road. Through private fund-raising efforts, including a major gift from the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s Preserve Route 66 Initiative, the Road Ahead Partnership will award up to $60,000 via the Route 66 Extraordinary Women Micro-Grant program. 1. Read the Extraordinary Women Micro-Grant Program Guidelines Extraordinary Women Micro-Grant Program Purpose & Guidelines Purpose The Route 66 Extraordinary Women Micro-Grant program seeks to support businesses and…

Restaurants Care Resilience Fund grants

August 19, 2024Posted inIndustry-Specific Grants
Since 2021, the Restaurants Care Resilience Fund has awarded $7.3 million in grants to 1,603 independent restaurants throughout California. That’s 1,603 burger joints, taquerias, bakeries, and more at the heart of our communities.  Many of these restaurants represent family legacies and life-long dreams. The average time in business is 10 years and 91% are single unit restaurants. 66% of the restaurants are owned by women and 77% are owned by people of color. On average, each restaurant employs 11 people – that’s over 17,000 employees! In addition to small business grants, Restaurants Care also offers relief funding to food and…