Grant Opportunity: Environmental Sustainability Grant for NYC Restaurants

Funding Source: The Greg Hill Foundation’s Restaurant Strong Fund in partnership with Grubhub Community Fund

Grant Amount: Up to $5,000 per restaurant

Application Period: April 26, 2024, to May 31, 2024

Overview:
The Greg Hill Foundation’s Restaurant Strong Fund, in collaboration with Grubhub Community Fund, is pleased to announce $500,000 in grant opportunities to assist NYC-based restaurants in enhancing the environmental sustainability of their operations. This funding aims to support restaurants in updating kitchen equipment, particularly coal- and wood-burning ovens, to reduce carbon emissions and improve environmental impact.

Eligibility Criteria:

Open restaurant currently operating in New York City
Recently updated (no earlier than January 1, 2024) or planning to update kitchen equipment to improve environmental sustainability
Detailed plan outlining how the grant will be utilized to enhance environmental sustainability and reduce carbon emissions
Application Process:

Submit application form providing specific plans for the use of funding and how it will contribute to lowering emissions.
Applications open from April 26, 2024, to May 31, 2024.
Grant recipients will be awarded funding on a rolling basis.
How to Apply:
Interested restaurants can apply for the grant by completing the application form available on the Greg Hill Foundation’s Restaurant Strong Fund website.

Contact Information:
For inquiries or assistance, please contact [insert contact information].

Note:
This grant opportunity aims to alleviate the financial burden for NYC restaurants as they make necessary operational updates to enhance environmental sustainability. Applicants are encouraged to submit comprehensive plans demonstrating the intended use of funds to lower carbon emissions and improve overall environmental impact.