How much funding does Restaurant Accelerator and Community Fund Grant (2025) provide?

Restaurant Accelerator and Community Fund Grant (2025) provides $5,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Restaurant Accelerator and Community Fund Grant (2025)?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for Restaurant Accelerator and Community Fund Grant (2025)?

Eligible applicants: U.S.-based small, for-profit restaurants.

Restaurant Accelerator and Community Fund Grant (2025)

Q: How often is Restaurant Accelerator and Community Fund Grant (2025) offered?

Restaurant Accelerator and Community Fund Grant (2025) runs on an annual cycle.

Ace Foundation

Foundation Annual Small Business Grants Grants for Minority-Owned Businesses

Funding Amount

$5,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: May 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

U.S.-based small, for-profit restaurants

Other requirements

Currently operational and licensed in food preparation and service
Open to all eligible businesses; AAPI restaurateurs in economically disadvantaged areas especially encouraged
Must attend at least three of four expert-led virtual accelerator sessions to receive the grant

Overview

Restaurant Accelerator and Community Fund Grant

Funder: National ACE in partnership with Grubhub (Grubhub Community Fund)

Geographic Scope: United States (nationwide)

Focus Areas: Small, independent restaurants combining financial support with virtual accelerator training

Program Overview:
This program empowers restaurateurs, including Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI), by combining $5,000 in financial grants with a four-part virtual accelerator program. Funds can be used for:

Upgrading kitchen equipment
Enhancing online ordering systems
Supporting staff
Streamlining day-to-day operations
Strategic investments that fuel long-term growth

The virtual accelerator sessions focus on:

Maximizing revenue
Building a strong digital presence
Attracting more customers

Eligibility:

U.S.-based small, for-profit restaurants
Currently operational and licensed in food preparation and service
Open to all eligible businesses; AAPI restaurateurs in economically disadvantaged areas especially encouraged
Must attend at least three of four expert-led virtual accelerator sessions to receive the grant

Partnership Impact:
Since the partnership began between National ACE and Grubhub, more than $6.6 million has been invested directly into small businesses. In 2024 alone, $1.3 million in grants was distributed to 170 businesses through National ACE's Small Business Fund.

Contact Information:

Email: info@nationalace.org
Office: (202) 204-2579
Address: 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Suite 700, Washington, DC 20004
Website: nationalace.org

How to Apply

Application Process

Important Dates (2025 Program - Now Closed):

Registration Opens: October 1, 2025
Registration Deadline: October 24, 2025
Virtual Accelerator Sessions: November 4, 12, 18, and 25, 2025
Grant Recipients Announced: November 25, 2025

Application Requirements:

Complete online registration at nationalace.org
Provide proof of business operational status and food preparation/service license
Attend at least three of four virtual accelerator sessions (November 4, 12, 18, and 25)
Applications submitted during the registration period (October 1-24)

Virtual Accelerator Sessions:
Participants must attend at least three of the four expert-led sessions: