Monrovia: Coronavirus Update: Keep LA County Dining Grant Program

Press release from the City of Monrovia:

December 01, 2020

In an effort to assist restaurants affected by the COVID-19 restrictions, Los Angeles County is launching the Keep LA County Dining Grant Program. Eligible businesses can receive $30,000 for working capital assistance.

Application period opens Thursday, December 3, 2020, at 12:00 a.m. and is available through Sunday, December 6, 2020, at 11:59 p.m., or until 2,500 applications are received, whichever comes first.

Your business is eligible if:

1. You have a fixed brick and mortar location with a full-service kitchen. (Pop ups and food trucks are NOT eligible).
2. You have less than 25 employees.
3. You are located within Los Angeles County, but NOT in the Cities of Los Angeles or Pasadena.
4. You do not have more than five business locations. Those with multiple locations, but with five or less, may only submit one application.
5. You are NOT a corporate-owned franchise.
6. Your restaurant has a current inspection grade of “C” or better.
7. Your restaurant was established and operating no later than March 4, 2020.

Businesses that have already received assistance from other Los Angeles County CARES Act or COVID-funded programs, are not eligible for this Program.

This press release was produced by the City of Monrovia. The views expressed are the author's own.