Write a commentIn an effort to support small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Raising the Bar Restaurant Recovery Fund offers reimbursement grants for up to $5,000 to eligible businesses.
The program is intended to support full-service restaurants during the winter months when outdoor dining is limited and as restaurants adjust to New York State’s COVID-19 safety restrictions and new mandates.
The Raising the Bar Restaurant Recovery Fund is a partnership between New York State, Diageo Wine & Spirits, Southern Glazer Wines & Spirits and The National Development Council (NDC). Grant funding will be managed by The National Development Council (NDC).
Restaurants can apply to the Raising the Bar Restaurant Recovery Fund starting Monday, January 11, 2021.
Webinar Recording: COVID-19 Restaurant Recovery
The video below contains great ideas for restauranteurs looking for ways to survive the long CNY winter months during the pandemic. Throughout the webinar, SBDC counselors offer ways for you to make adjustments to your operations and marketing that can ease the strain of meeting current guidelines. That, paired with any financial assistance you are seeking, could greatly aid in your restaurants survival post-pandemic.
If you would like individualized help, the Watertown Oswego SBDC offers free business assistance to new and existing businesses. The assistance can include marketing, financial and operational guidance. To connect with a counselor in Oswego, call (315)312-3493, or visit the SBDC website for more information.
