SBA Administrator Announces Closure of Restaurant Revitalization Fund Program | U.S. Small Business Administration
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In news release 21-55, published July 2, 2021, the U.S. Small Business Administration said Administrator Isabel Guzman announced the closure of the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) program, created under the American Rescue Plan. As of June 30, 2021, the program had received more than 278,000 submitted eligible applications representing over $72.2 billion in requested funds, and approximately 101,000 applicants had been approved. Underserved populations received approximately $18 billion in grant awards, and the average grant was $283K. Awards were capped at $10 million per business and $5 million per location. The SBA said it would disable access to the application platform on July 14, 2021.
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Archived news release 21-55 SBA Administrator Announces Closure of Restaurant Revitalization Fund Program Published on July 2, 2021 WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Small Business Administration Administrator Isabel Guzman announces the closure of the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) program, signed into law by President Joe Biden as part of the American Rescue Plan. The program provided much needed economic aid to restaurants and other establishments struggling to make ends meet as a result of the pandemic. “The $28.6 billion Restaurant Revitalization Fund provided desperately needed relief to more than 100,000 restaurants and other food and beverage businesses across the nation with significant funding going to our hardest-hit, underserved businesses,” said SBA Administrator Isabel Guzman . “Restaurants are at the center of our neighborhoods and propel economic activity on Main Streets. As among the first to close in this pandemic and likely the last to reopen, many are still struggling to survive. The SBA will continue to work hard to ensure they get the resources they need to recover, rebuild and be resilient.” As of June 30, 2021, the RRF program received more than 278,000 submitted eligible applications representing over $72.2 billion in requested funds, and approximately 101,000 applicants have been approved to restaurants, bars and other restaurant-type businesses. Underserved populations received approximately $18 billion in grant awards including : - Women-Owned businesses ~ $7.5 billion - Veteran-Owned businesses ~ $1 billion - Social and economically disadvantaged-Owned businesses ~ $6.7 billion - Businesses Owned by Representatives of Multiple Underserved Populations ~ $2.8 billion The remainder of the $28.6 billion was awarded to eligible applicants not identified as part of an underserved group. The average size of grant awards to applicants was $283K: - 2.2 percent of approved dollars for $50K and Under - 4.9 percent of approved dollars for $50K - $100K - 5.6 percent of approved dollars for $100K - $150K - 21.2 percent of approved dollars for $150K - $350K - 27.2 percent of approved dollars for $350K - $1M - 16.4 percent of approved dollars for $1M - $2M - 18.0 percent of approved dollars for $2M - $5M - 4.6 percent of approved dollars for $5M - $10M As outlined by Congress, restaurants and bars were eligible for economic aid equal to their pandemic-related revenue loss, with a cap of $10 million per business and $5 million per location. The funds were available for certain eligible uses, like payroll and rent. The Restaurant Revitalization Fund application platform will remain open for the next two weeks to allow applicants to check their status, address payment corrections, or ask questions. The SBA will disable access to the platform on July 14, 2021. With the closure of the RRF, the SBA will continue deliver economic aid to help small businesses recover with critical relief through programs such as the Economic Injury Disaster Loans [EIDL], Targeted EIDL Advance and Supplemental Targeted Advance and the Community Navigator Program. For additional information on SBA’s Economic Relief programs, visit COVID-19 relief options (sba.gov) ### About the U.S. Small Business Administration The U.S. Small Business Administration makes the American dream of business ownership a reality. As the only go-to resource and voice for small businesses backed by the strength of the federal government, the SBA empowers entrepreneurs and small business owners with the resources and support they need to start and grow their businesses. It delivers services to people through an extensive network of SBA field offices and partnerships with public and private organizations. To learn more, visit www.sba.gov . Related programs: Disaster, RRF Media contacts U.S. Small Business Administration Email Press_Office@sba.gov
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