Announcing the DoorDash Local Business Disaster Relief Fund
The DoorDash Local Business Disaster Relief Fund, presented by DoorDash in partnership with Hello Alice, is here to support the local businesses that power communities across the U.S. Disasters are unpredictable – but critical support shouldn’t be. With funding available to help small businesses like restaurants, flower shops, liquor stores, convenience stores, pet stores, and local grocery stores recover and thrive, this initiative strengthens local economies by investing in small businesses that serve their neighborhoods every day. To date, DoorDash has awarded nearly $10 million, helping hundreds of small business owners rebuild and recover.
Selected small businesses will receive grants ranging from $5,000 to $15,000 to invest in rent, utilities, maintenance, supplies, payroll, and other essential expenses that strengthen business operations and fuel recovery.
Whether you’re looking to catch up on rent, pay your team, replace damaged equipment, or replenish inventory, this grant is here to help stabilize your operations and support your recovery.
This program is your opportunity to build a stronger, more resilient business with capital investment designed to help you get back on your feet and continue serving your community.
To be eligible, the applicant must be:
- The leading executive (Founder, CEO, President, etc.) of the business
- At least 18 years old (19 in AL and NE)
The business must be:
- A for-profit business located and registered in one of the fifty United States, D.C., or Puerto Rico
- A small business that is a restaurant, flower shop, liquor store, convenience store, pet store, or local grocery store, with a brick & mortar location that has experienced a loss in revenue as a direct result of a natural disaster, severe weather event, or major infrastructure failure, which occurred within the last 12 months declared by state, tribal, or federal government
- Own a maximum of three locations, and employ fewer than 50 employees per location
- Have been open for at least six months
- Have revenues of $3M or less per location in 2024 and be independently-owned
Program Timeline
- Applications open: July 08, 2025 at 9 AM ET
- Applications close: September 29, 2025 at 6 PM ET
- Grant recipients announced: 60 days after application close
Announcing the Fall 2024 Restaurant Disaster Relief Grant Recipients
Hello Alice and DoorDash are pleased to announce the grant recipients for the Restaurant Disaster Relief Fund program! Each of these restaurants will receive a $10,000 grant for rent, utilities, maintenance, supplies and other essential expenses.
