Restaurant Disaster Relief Fund 

To help restaurants recover in times of critical need, DoorDash has partnered with Hello Alice and the Global Entrepreneurship Network to create the Restaurant Disaster Relief Fund. The fund supports restaurants impacted by natural disasters like fires and floods, and provides relief through $10,000 grants.

The Summer Round deadline for applications is on Friday, September 30, 2022.

Middle Class Tax Refund

The Middle Class Tax Refund will provide qualified state personal income tax filers with a one-time payment in order to provide relief to Californians. Payments are expected to begin going out to individuals by the end of October 2022 and conclude by mid January 2023. 

Learn more about the refund including qualifications. 

Understanding Food Costs

The Small Business Development Center Restaurant Program is hosting an online seminar focusing on understanding food costing and pricing.  Topics to be discussed include industry benchmarks for food cost, best practices for managing inventory and how to price.

Monday, August 15, 2022, 2:00-4:00 pm PST.  Register here.   

Additional Information and Resources

Federal and State COVID-19 Small Business Relief:

• USDA Food Supply Chain Loan Program
• PPP Loan Forgiveness Application + Instructions
• California Business Comeback Guide
• U.S. Treasury: American Rescue Plan Small Business Tax Credits
• California Rebuilding Loan Program
• Cross-program eligibility on SBA COVID-19 relief options

City and County Resources:



• NorCal Small Business Development Center Training Opportunities
• Mountain View Marketplace
• Santa Clara County Business Guidance