PG&E Foundation Increases Resilience Grants to 213 Restaurants with $1.3M Funding
The PG&E Corporation Foundation is offering 213 Northern and Central California restaurants $5,000 resilience grants from a $1.3 million contribution, up from 188 recipients last year. Since 2021 the foundation has provided nearly $5.6 million to 863 independent restaurants, surpassing 1,000 total grants this year.
1. Program Overview
The PG&E Corporation Foundation will award 213 Northern and Central California restaurants and commercial caterers $5,000 resilience grants, funded by a $1.3 million contribution. Eligible businesses can apply from June 1 through June 30, 2026, with annual revenue caps of $3 million and at least one year in operation.
2. Funding Growth and Historical Impact
This year’s contribution represents the largest single-year investment in the Restaurants Care Resilience Fund, raising total foundation support to nearly $5.6 million across 863 restaurants since 2021. With this round, the program will exceed 1,000 grants awarded within PG&E’s service area.
3. Business and Community Implications
Grants can be used for equipment upgrades, technology investments, employee training, and hardship relief, aiming to bolster local business resilience. The initiative highlights PG&E’s commitment to community support and may enhance its corporate image among small business customers.