American Express and the US National Trust for Historic Preservation have announced the 25 historic and culturally significant restaurants in the US owned by underrepresented groups that will receive funding through the “Backing Historic Small Restaurants” Grant Programme.
Each restaurant will receive $40,000 in grants funded by American Express and administered by the National Trust.
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The National Trust will also provide technical assistance to support the use of the grant funds.
The funding will help each restaurant enhance restaurant exteriors, build new outdoor seating areas, and upgrade online businesses to help mitigate operating costs as they work to recover from the financial impacts of the pandemic.
Expanding a proud legacy
Jennifer Skyler, chief corporate Affairs officer and chair of the American Express Foundation, said:
“We are honoured to play a role in supporting these historic small restaurants that have served our communities for decades.
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By GlobalData“This program expands on our legacy of backing small businesses by helping to preserve these iconic restaurants and support their recovery from the pandemic so they can continue to welcome customers for years to come.”
The 25 historic and culturally significant restaurants in the US were selected by American Express, in partnership with the National Trust, with input from a chef advisory committee assembled by Resy including chefs Deborah VanTrece, Edouardo Jordan, and Kwame Onwuachi.
“These restaurants have demonstrated their resiliency for decades”
Katherine Malone-France, chief preservation officer, National Trust, said:
“Historic small restaurants are cultural treasures that strengthen their communities and carry their legacies and traditions forward in deeply meaningful ways.
“These restaurants have demonstrated their resiliency for decades, and even while dealing with the financial impacts of the pandemic, they have continued to support their communities in many ways.
“We are honoured to partner with American Express to help these landmarks write the next chapters in their amazing stories.”
“Backing Historic Small Restaurants” Grantees
