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Industry Relief Fund (IRF)

DELAWARE RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION

Foundation Rolling (Quarterly) Hardship Grants

Funding Amount

$500

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Industry Relief Fund (IRF)

Funder: Delaware Restaurant Association through Delaware Restaurant Foundation (DRF)

Geographic Scope: Delaware

Purpose: Provides immediate emergency financial assistance to restaurant and foodservice workers facing unanticipated hardships.

    Focus Areas

  • Emergency grants for workers experiencing:
  • - Injury - Illness - Death or illness of a family member - Natural disasters (flood, fire, storm damage)

    Eligibility

  • Must be employed in a Delaware restaurant or F&B hospitality business
  • Must be able to complete online application
  • Must provide proof of current employment (most recent paystub)
  • Must provide proof of hardship (signed letter on company letterhead, medical diagnosis, newspaper article, published obituary, etc.)

    Award Amount

  • $500 per award

    Contact Information

  • Email: admin@delawarerestaurant.org
  • Phone: (302) 738-2545
  • Address: 420 S. State Street, Dover, DE 19901

How to Apply

How to Apply

1. Visit the online application portal
2. Complete the online application form
3. Provide required documentation:
- Proof of current employment in a Delaware restaurant or F&B hospitality business (most recent paystub)
- Proof of hardship, which can include:
- Signed letter on company letterhead
- Medical diagnosis from doctor
- Newspaper article
- Published obituary

Questions

Contact: admin@delawarerestaurant.org

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

hardship

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