[VT – Philadelphia, October 22, 2025] National ACE, in partnership with Grubhub, announced that applications are now open for the 2025 Restaurant Accelerator & Community Fund Grant. Supported by the Grubhub Community Fund, this program is designed to help small, independent restaurants across the United States drive growth and innovation.
From October 1 to October 24, 2025, restaurant owners can register for the accelerator program and apply for a $5,000 Community Fund Grant, which can be used to invest directly in their business.
Applicants who attend at least three of National ACE’s virtual Restaurant Accelerator sessions will be eligible for the grant. The sessions are scheduled as follows:
- November 4, 2025 (Tuesday)
- November 12, 2025 (Wednesday)
- November 18, 2025 (Tuesday)
- November 25, 2025 (Tuesday)
All sessions begin at 4:00 PM ET.
Application deadline: October 24, 2025
📍 Register and apply at: nationalace.org
