Keeping Local Restaurants Cooking: The PG&E Corporation Foundation Funds Restaurants Care Resilience Grants
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PG&E Corporation (NYSE:PCG) and the PG&E Corporation Foundation will contribute nearly $1.3 million to the California Restaurant Foundation's Restaurants Care Resilience Fund for 2026. Starting June 1, eligible restaurants in PG&E's service area can apply for one of 213 grants of $5,000 each through June 30.
This is the sixth consecutive year of support; PG&E and the foundation have contributed nearly $5.6 million since 2021, and total local grants awarded will exceed 1,000 restaurants.
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- $1.3 million contribution from PG&E Foundation for 2026
- 213 restaurants and caterers to receive $5,000 grants
- Cumulative nearly $5.6 million contributed since 2021
- Local grants in PG&E service area to exceed 1,000 recipients
- Grant applications open June 1–30, 2026 (one location per application)
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Hometown Restaurants Can Apply for More Than 200 Grants of
The announcement comes during celebrations for National Small Business Week, May 3-9.
Resilience Fund grant applications will be accepted at www.restaurantscare.org/resilience June 1 through June 30, 2026.
The PG&E Foundation is contributing nearly
Since 2021, PG&E and the PG&E Foundation have contributed nearly
"Our hometown restaurants — many family-owned and operated — are true examples of hard work and perseverance. They are the places where celebratory gatherings are held and where we connect with friends and family to create memories. We are proud to be continuing partners in this program with CRF in support of local restaurants as they navigate challenges in times of economic uncertainty. Our communities are stronger when our small businesses thrive," said Carla Peterman, President, PG&E Corporation, and Executive Vice President Customer & Corporate Affairs and Chair of the Board of the PG&E Corporation Foundation.
Giving Locally, Benefiting Our Hometowns
Grants can be used for vital business needs, including technology and equipment upgrades. They can also help with employee training and retention and unforeseen hardships.
One of last year's grants recipients was Town's End Brunch in
"It was a big help at the right time," said Sam Elbandak, who runs the restaurant with his wife Nazeira.
The grant helped to replace a 30-year-old refrigerator that leaked, consumed a lot of energy, and required costly maintenance.
With a new refrigerator, Elbandak said he can concentrate on what's most important to him — his employees and his customers: "We take care of them and they take care us…we are like family."
See a video of one of our recent grant recipients, Torches in
CRF began the Resilience Fund in 2021 to support restaurants recovering from economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Since then, the fund has provided more than
PG&E and The PG&E Corporation Foundation have supported the program since its inception. The company has maintained its support as restaurants continue weathering economic challenges.
"For six years, the Resilience Fund has helped
The PG&E Foundation's funding for this charitable donation comes from PG&E shareholders, not PG&E customers.
Grant Eligibility
Applicants can have up to five locations (although only one location can apply). Annual revenue cannot exceed
For more information on the California Restaurant Foundation, Restaurants Care, or the Restaurants Care Resilience Fund, visit restaurantscare.org.
Assisting Restaurants and Small and Medium Businesses
PG&E remains committed to helping its small and medium business customers to save energy and money, especially during times of economic hardship. Here are some ways PG&E is helping its customers:
- On-Bill Financing. PG&E offers
0% interest loans for replacing old and worn-out equipment with more energy-efficient models. Watch this video to explore how energy savings are reinvested back into your business to help improve your bottom line. - Rebates for food service equipment. PG&E offers several rebate programs that will help you save money and improve productivity when you upgrade your food service equipment.
- Food Service Technology Center. Access key training programs, design consultants and test kitchen plans to improve your operations and energy efficiency.
- Budget Billing. If you are a small business owner, you can have a predictable bill each month by enrolling in Budget Billing. The program averages out your monthly bill to determine monthly payment, instead of having unpredictable summer bills.
- Energy Efficiency Programs. PG&E contracts with external companies to provide a customized solution for different business sectors.
- Find Your Best Rate Plan. Customers can use this online tool to run a rate analysis to see if they are on the best rate plan for their operations. The tool is projected to save customers over
$5 million - Local Energy Advisor. Reach out to your local small business energy advisor to discuss cost savings solutions.
For more information on PG&E Small and Medium Business customer support, visit pge.com/smbsupport.
About The PG&E Corporation Foundation
The PG&E Corporation Foundation is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, separate from PG&E and sponsored by PG&E Corporation.
About PG&E
Pacific Gas and Electric Company, a subsidiary of PG&E Corporation (NYSE:PCG), is a combined natural gas and electric utility serving more than 16 million people across 70,000 square miles in Northern and
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