Mass. restaurants could benefit from $25B grant program in Democrats Covid relief plan

Massachusetts restaurants hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic may have another opportunity to recoup unprecedented losses, as lawmakers have worked a $25 billion grant program into the $1.9 trillion relief package pushed by President Joe Biden and Democratic leaders in Congress. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer introduced a budget resolution that paves the way for a $25 billion grant program targeting restaurants, Mother Jones reported on Monday. According to The New York Post, the fund would allow eateries ranging from restaurants, bars, pubs, wineries, food stands and food truck businesses to apply for grants up to $10 million to help recover 2020 pandemic losses. Chains or franchises with 20-plus locations will not be eligible, the Post reported.