The DoorDash Local Business Disaster Relief Fund provides financial assistance to small, independently-owned businesses affected by recent natural disasters. Funded by DoorDash in partnership with Hello Alice and the Global Entrepreneurship Network, this grant supports businesses in the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand that have experienced revenue loss due to events such as wildfires, floods, hurricanes, or other federally or state-declared emergencies.
Grant amounts range from $5,000 to $15,000 and are awarded to eligible businesses including but not limited to restaurants, bakeries, flower shops, liquor stores, pet stores, convenience stores, and local grocers. Businesses must have no more than three total locations, each with 50 or fewer employees, and must have been operating for at least six months. Annual revenue must not exceed $3 million per location, and the impacted disaster must have occurred within the last 12 months.
To qualify, businesses must have a brick-and-mortar presence and be independently owned. Priority is given to businesses already operating on the DoorDash platform. Applications are accepted on a quarterly basis and must be submitted via Hello Alice (for U.S. and Puerto Rico) or Global Entrepreneurship Network (for Canada, Australia, and New Zealand).
The application process includes a review of eligibility and business impact. Applicants are notified of decisions approximately one month after the application period closes. Approved applicants receive funding in the same time frame.
Funds must be used for expenses directly related to the declared disaster, such as facility repairs, equipment replacement, or operational recovery. The program also encourages long-term preparedness through education, resource-sharing, and strategic partnerships that strengthen local business resilience.
Apply early after disaster declaration and ensure all business criteria and documentation are clearly met.
