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Restaurant Youth Registered Apprenticeship (RYRA)

Delaware Restaurant Association

Foundation Grants for Youth Programs Workforce Development Grants

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Overview

Funder: Delaware Restaurant Foundation (DRF) in partnership with National Restaurant Association Education Foundation (NRAEF) and Delaware Department of Labor and Education

Funding Source: U.S. Department of Labor

Geographic Scope: Colorado, Delaware, Louisiana, and Maryland

Purpose: Connect young people to restaurant industry careers through paid apprenticeships and career advancement opportunities.

Target Population

Young people aged 17-24
Both new and current restaurant and foodservice employees

Program Details

Apprenticeship Tracks: Restaurant Management and Line Cook positions
Duration: Approximately 2 years to complete (varies based on apprentice ability and experience)
Model: Competency-based program combining:
- On-the-job training with employers
- Traditional classroom work
- Advancement upon mastery of each skill/competency
Employer Partners: Multiple restaurants and hospitality businesses across Delaware participate
Win-Win Model: Benefits both employees (career advancement, paid training) and employers (skilled workforce)

Complementary Services

Support services to help apprentices grow and achieve

Contact Information

Email: ruthann@delawarerestaurant.org (to connect with employer partners)
Phone: (302) 738-2545
Address: 420 S. State Street, Dover, DE 19901

How to Apply

Complete the Apprentice Interest Application
Click the application link on the website
To connect with participating employer partners, email: ruthann@delawarerestaurant.org

Program Structure

Competency-based progression
Work-based learning with participating employers
Classroom instruction
Advancement upon mastery of documented competencies

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What Delaware Restaurant Association actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2020 — the most recent filing with itemized grants

Delaware Restaurant Association reported $2,850 in grants for 2024 as a total without an itemized list; the grant details below are from 2020, its most recent itemized filing.

Grants in 2020: 6
Total given: $165K
Median grant: $23K
Range: $5,600–$62K

By dollars: Delaware 62%, Texas 38%. Top recipient cities: Newark, DE; Austin, TX; Dover, DE.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

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