DishRoulette Kitchen $1k Campaign
Chicago Application Now Open
DishRoulette Kitchen understands the trying time the restaurant industry is facing. As the third-largest employer in the nation, the restaurant industry is the backbone of our economy and should be the first to be “bailed out.” Unfortunately, that was not the case. Here at the DishRoulette Kitchen, we’ve listened to and supported our restaurant community as best as possible. A lot of us are hurting. But a lot of us are helping each other.
While there are many loan opportunities available on the local, state, and federal levels, DishRoulette Kitchen understands that not all businesses can take on debt during this challenging time – which is why they’ve created the DishRoulette Kitchen Grant Program. This micro-grant program is aimed at providing monetary relief to the restaurant industry on a micro-level. They’ve begun accepting applications in the city they know and love best – Chicago.
They’ve been fortunate enough to receive community donations to disperse to local restaurants that have been overlooked by other means of relief or capital. COVID-19 must have severely impacted the chosen restaurants.
Winning recipients are announced on a rolling basis.
Eligibility Requirements.
To be eligible for a grant, businesses must meet the following requirements:
Located in Chicagoland area
Majority Minority-Owned
Less than $500,000 annual revenue
In business for at least one year
25% decrease in revenue due to COVID-19
Required Documents.
All winning applicants will be asked to provide the following documents before receiving funds (clear and legible pictures will be accepted):
A business bank statement from 2020 that includes the business address and business name
A valid business license dated 05/01/19 or earlier
A valid identification card (Driver's License, State ID, CityKey, Consular ID, Passport, or another form of identification)
Undocumented immigrants and green card holders who own businesses are welcome to apply.
A completed W9 form (access a fillable form here)
Grant Details.
Recipients will be selected via a scoring system based on TEAM, NEED, and GROWTH. Click Here for Further Details.
Grant funds must be used for working capital (payroll, rent, contractors, insurance, taxes, etc.)
Supporting Information
Submit Questions to the Kitchen 2 Kitchen Grant team via these links:
Chicago's Small Business Resource Navigators can assist with this program and other financial opportunities.