The City of Sumner is seeking applications for its Commissary Kitchen Grant Program.
Donor Name: City of Sumner
State: Washington
City: Sumner
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 06/01/2022
Size of the Grant: $100,000
Details:
The purpose and intent of the grant is to assist in the construction of a commissary kitchen within the City of Sumner that caters to the needs of mobile food vendors (“food truck”). Commissary kitchens are critical to the food truck industry as they are required by the health department for most food trucks to operate. They offer commercial stoves, ovens, ranges, sinks, and most importantly refrigerator and freezer space. Currently, there are not enough commissary kitchens and capacity to service the demand that is in Pierce County and Sumner would be an ideal location for this type of service. A commissary kitchen would further economic development and business opportunity for food vendors in the area.
This grant is intended to promote independent businesses and not corporate chain or corporate franchises.
Funding Information
The city will be awarding one (1) grant for a maximum of $100,000. The source of the funds are from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must have the experience and knowledge to successfully operate a commissary kitchen and could be current owners/operators of a commissary kitchen, restaurant owner/operator, food truck owner/operator, etc.
- Applicants may be a business/building owner interested in housing and running the facility who would partner with an operator.
- The business space must be located within the City of Sumner in accordance with the zoning laws and allowances, generally, in a commercial or industrial zone.
- Be an independent business and not a corporate chain or corporate franchise.
- New business owners must be graduates from the Pierce County Accelerator program.
Use of Funds
- The Commissary Kitchen Grant is available for the following:
- Capital improvements for existing building spaces for tenant or owner occupied improvements such as construction, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, finishings, etc.
- Restaurant cooking equipment such as ranges, hoods, ovens, sinks, etc.
- Furniture, cabinetry, tables, etc. as needed for operation, office space, and customers
- Permit fees including hook-up charges, etc.
For more information, visit City of Sumner.