The National LGBT Chamber of Commerce opened applications today (Wednesday, Jan. 25) for the NGLCC Community Impact Grant Program, a program designed to support LGBTQ-owned restaurants and bars through $1.5 million in grant money.
The program is funded by a grant from the Grubhub Community Fund, and grants to businesses grants are expected to range from $10,000 to $25,000.
The North Texas LGBT Chamber of Commerce has once again been chosen to participate. The funds can be used for things like updating security and security protocols, updating or purchasing new equipment, community involvement, marketing and PR services, updating digital/e-commerce presence, purchasing product, staff training programs, employee pay and/or staff incentivized wages, COVID-19 recovery, and maintenance/updating of current infrastructure, according to a press release announcing the program.
NGLCC Co-Founder and President Justin Nelson said, “We often say at NGLCC that if you can buy it, an LGBTQ-owned business can supply it.