Restaurant, Brewery & Winery Relief Program

Starting today, San Mateo County restaurants, breweries and wineries that meet eligibility requirements may apply for emergency relief grants. Qualifying businesses are eligible for grants of up to $10,000 to help pay employees and rent as well as health and safety modifications and other needs caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The portal is on the San Mateo County Strong Fund website at www.smcstrong.org/restaurantrelief and will remain open for two weeks and business owners may apply at any point between this Monday, February 22 and noon on Monday, March 8.

If you have questions and/or require help with your pre-application:

  • Email: restaurantrelief@smcgov.org

  • Call the hotline support numbers (available weekdays between 9:00AM - 4:00PM) in:

  • English: 650-413-5600

  • Spanish: 855-221-1777

  • Chinese: 888-262-7552

  • Tagalog: 800-211-9641

You can find additional information about the pre-application process under the Business Grants dropdown tab on SAMCEDA's Financial Relief page.

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