JACKSON, Wyo. — Restaurant employees who have lost wages or employment due to COVID-19 can now apply for financial assistance through the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation’s (NRAEF) Restaurant Employee Relief Fund.

The NRAEF has begun accepting applications as of April 2. One-time grants of $500 will be awarded to qualified employees until the fund runs out.

Grants will be awarded to qualified individuals as soon as possible. Eligibility criteria are determined and verified by the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation.

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Apply online.

If you’d like to donate to the fund, you can donate here.