The City of Sumner is accepting applications for its Restaurant Grant Program.
Donor Name: City of Sumner
State: Washington
City: Sumner
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 06/01/2022
Size of the Grant: $60,000
Details:
The purpose and intent of the grant is to assist restaurants and eating and drinking establishments to move to Sumner and occupy vacant tenant spaces in downtown locations within the City of Sumner. Restaurants typically bring new business to a downtown and can create a destination experience furthering economic activity in a downtown. This grant is intended to promote independent businesses and not corporate chain or corporate franchises.
Funding Information
- The city will be awarding two (2) Restaurant Grants for a maximum of $60,000.
- The City has a total of $120,000 available for grants and the source of the funds are from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).
Eligibility Criteria
- Be a business or non-profit with one of the following establishment types: restaurant, eating or drinking establishment, coffee shops, winebars, bakeries, that are primarily dine-in establishments with ancillary food delivery/pick-up.
- The business space must be located within the City of Sumner in a commercial 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 Sumner Restaurant Grants can be used 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 operations and customers
- Permit fees including hook-up charges, etc.
For more information, visit City of Sumner.