Empire State Development is offering grants of up to $5,000 for restaurants adjusting to COVID-19 safety guidelines. The $3M+ Raising the Bar Restaurant Recovery Fund provides grants that can be used for COVID-19-related improvements and equipment that will allow the business to comply with social distancing guidelines, expand take-out/delivery operations, accommodate outdoor dining or other improvements that will allow the business to continue operating through the winter months. Get details at esd.ny.gov.
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https://esd.ny.gov/raising-nys-bar-restaurant-recovery-fund