CLEARWATER, Fla. (WFLA) — The Independent Restaurant Coalition, or IRC, and Chase Disaster Relief Fund applies to independently owned restaurants, bars, cafes, and food trucks affected by a natural disaster within the last 12 months.
The application period for the $3 million dollar grant program goes into effect today. With many local businesses still feeling the effects from hurricanes Helene and Milton, several may meet the criteria to apply for the grant.
According to FEMA, 40% of small businesses never reopen after a natural disaster. This grant can cover everything from lost inventory to property damage and more…