The newly passed American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) aims to help restaurants, bars and related businesses with a new grant program called the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF). This $28.6 billion restaurant and bar grant program will be made available soon.

Members of the Independent Restaurant Coalition partnered with members of Congress to craft the legislation. While the Small Business Administration prepares to stand up the program, businesses should take steps to organize the materials necessary to submit an application once it is available.

Click here for complete instructions on how to prepare to apply for the Restaurant Revitalization Funds.

What you need to know about RRF grants in this detailed article from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

System for Award Management (SAM) Registration is REQUIRED to apply for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund. Learn how to register for SAM.

For more COVID relief information and funding programs, visit CentralOregonSOS.com.