WASHINGTON and CHICAGO, Sept. 22,
2021 /PRNewswire/ -- America's vulnerable LGBTQ+-owned
restaurants and bars serving food will find a vital lifeline this
fall stemming from the partnership formed by the National LGBT
Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) and Grubhub. These small business
owners have been among hardest hit by Covid impact with loss of
jobs and income over the past two years.
Grubhub, a leading U.S. food-ordering and delivery marketplace,
and the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC), the business
voice of the LGBTQ+ community and certifying body for LGBTQ+-owned
businesses nationwide, have opened applications for their
NGLCC/Grubhub Community Impact Grant Program. The grants are
expected to range from $5,000 to
$100,000.
"We often say at NGLCC that 'If you can buy it, an LGBTQ+-owned
business can supply it.' That is especially true of the
LGBTQ+-owned restaurants across America who kept our communities
and first responders fed throughout the pandemic. We're proud to
partner with Grubhub in offering these grants to support these
businesses throughout the nation. America's 1.4 million
LGBTQ+-owned business owners have shown incredible resilience
during the COVID-19 pandemic, and now, in turn, we can help them
recover stronger than ever," said NGLCC Co-Founder and President
Justin Nelson.
Throughout June, NGLCC was named the official partner of
Grubhub's Donate the Change program, which has raised tens
of millions of dollars for organizations in need since launching in
late 2018. The partnership welcomed Grubhub and Seamless diners to
opt-in, round up their order total, and donate the difference, with
the company matching eligible donations from Grubhub+ members. The
proceeds raised will now be made available through NGLCC to support
the LGBTQ+ community and LGBTQ+-owned restaurants.
"As the world starts to return to a new normal, we know many
businesses are rebuilding and reopening, especially LGBTQ+-owned
restaurants that are often the pillars of their communities," said
Kevin Kearns, senior vice president
of restaurants at Grubhub. "We're thrilled to partner with NGLCC
and give back to the LGBTQ+ community - one that has shown
incredible strength and support for those in need throughout the
pandemic."
Under the innovative grant program, the NGLCC has set a goal to
allocate 30 percent of the funds to businesses owned by people of
color and transgender/gender non-conforming individuals.
Restaurants wishing to apply for grants should visit
www.nglcc.org/ghgrant
NGLCC and its partners will expertly evaluate applications after
the October 12, 2021 closing date.
Major grantees will be awarded onstage during the NGLCC Back To
Business (B2B) Summit in Hollywood,
Florida this November, as well as in local communities.
The NGLCC's network of more than fifty Affiliate Chambers across
America will help amplify this grant opportunity to support local
restaurants. Those local chambers will also benefit from this
initiative's newly established "Affiliate Chamber Fund." This fund
will enable any establishment that receives a Community Impact
Grant Program that is not currently a member of an NGLCC local
affiliate chamber to have one year of membership paid.
Additionally, many of NGLCC's more than 300 corporate partners
enhanced their Pride 2021 programming with food orders from Grubhub
during their programming with Employee Resource Groups and
community partners - a best practice expected to continue
throughout future Pride celebrations.
For more information on the Community Impact Grant Program
regarding restaurant eligibility requirements, timelines, how to
apply, and more, please visit www.nglcc.org/ghgrant.
Contact: press@nglcc.org
About NGLCC
The National LGBT Chamber of Commerce
(NGLCC) is the business voice of the LGBT community and is the
largest global advocacy organization specifically dedicated to
expanding economic opportunities and advancements for LGBT people.
NGLCC is the exclusive certification body for LGBT-owned
businesses, known as Certified LGBT Business Enterprise® (Certified
LGBTBE®) suppliers.
www.nglcc.org @nglcc
About
Grubhub
Grubhub is part of Just Eat
Takeaway.com (LSE: JET, AMS: TKWY, NASDAQ: GRUB), a leading global
online food delivery marketplace. Dedicated to connecting more than
33 million diners with the food they love from their favorite local
restaurants, Grubhub elevates food ordering through innovative
restaurant technology, easy-to-use platforms and an improved
delivery experience. Grubhub features more than 300,000 restaurant
partners in over 4,000 U.S. cities.
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SOURCE National LGBT Chamber of Commerce