Scholarship

Backing International Small Restaurants Grant Program 2026

International Downtown Association Foundation

Auckland, Barcelona, London, Manchester, Melbourne, Sydney, Mexico City, Milan, Montreal, Toronto, Osaka, Fukuoka, Sapporo, Tokyo, Paris Varies by city: NZD 25,000, EUR 12,500, GBP 10,500, AUD 20,000, USD 10,000, CAD 20,000, JPY…

Closes in 11 days · Nov 16, 2026

About

A grant program supported by American Express to help small, independently owned restaurants grow, recover, and support their local communities.

Requirements

Currently open for business with a brick-and-mortar location
In operation prior to September 1, 2025
Small/independently owned for-profit restaurant, café, bar or pub
Not part of a franchise with more than 5 locations
2025 annual revenue below market-specific thresholds

Eligibility

Located in one of the 15 program cities
Must be a small, independently owned for-profit restaurant, café, bar or pub
Must have been in operation prior to September 1, 2025

Benefits

Financial support for digital capabilities, dining space improvements, or kitchen operations

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