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If you own a local New Hampshire restaurant, your business may be able to receive up to $15,000 to help offset COVID-related equipment and technology costs through the Local Restaurant Infrastructure Investment Program.

Don’t wait because the application period closes at 4:00 PM EST on March 15, 2023

Click here to learn more about the program or to apply, which is facilitated by the Governor’s Office for Emergency Relief and Recovery (GOFERR).

EXAMPLES OF USE:

• HVAC equipment:

• airflow studies, system upgrades.
• Drive-up or take-out capacity:

• construction costs
• certain structures for expanded outdoor seating
• Technology:

• online or tabletop ordering and payments, touchless payment systems, and ordering kiosks
• equipment or services for mobile/online ordering, check in/table assignment, digital integration with large third-party delivery companies, and kitchen technology investments.

WHO CAN APPLY:

• In operation prior to March 20, 2020;
• Pay Meals & Rooms taxes to the State as a food service establishment;
• Have annual gross receipts, including all affiliates, at or below $20,000,000, in tax year 2021 or not exceed annual gross receipts per New Hampshire location of $5,000,000;
• Be submitting expenses for only New Hampshire locations; and
• Not be:

• A national chain (locations in 3 or more states),
• A national franchise (locations in 3 or more states),
• Delivery or take out only, or
• Primarily catering.

For additional information or questions, please review the program’s FAQ page or email GOFERR at info@goferr.nh.gov.

To apply, visit the GOFERR Grants Portal.
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