Door Dash Local Business Disaster Relief Fund

Disasters are unpredictable — but critical support shouldn’t be. The average small business loses $3,000 every day it remains closed due to a natural disaster. To help local businesses recover in times of critical need, GEN and DoorDash have partnered to launch the Local Business Disaster Relief Fund in Australia, Canada and New Zealand. The fund supports local businesses impacted by natural disasters like fires, floods, and hurricanes, and provides relief through grants ranging of $5,000. 

Who is Eligible? 

Applicants must meet all of the below criteria, as listed in the Terms and Conditions, to be eligible for this opportunity. 

• Be a for-profit business located and registered in Australia, Canada or New Zealand that;
  • Is a small business including, but not limited to, restaurant, gastropub or bakery, flower shop, liquor store, convenience store, pet store, or local grocery store, with a brick & mortar location that:
  • has experienced a loss in revenue as a direct result of a state of emergency or federally-declared natural disaster which occurred within the last 12 months;
  • has 3 or fewer total locations;
  • has 50 or fewer employees per location;
  • has been open for at least 6 months;
  • has revenues of $3M or less per location in 2025; AND
  • is independently-owned.

Applications must be submitted within 12 months of the declared disaster. Grants can be used to cover expenses directly related to an eligible disaster. 

This fund is not accepting applications at this time – check back for future opportunities.

*In the United States or Puerto Rico? Learn more here for an opportunity to apply.  

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