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Eligibility for High Road Kitchens

High Road Kitchens provides up to $30,000 to restaurants committed to paying full minimum wage with tips on top. Rolling applications. Free equity training included.

Amount $30,000
Deadline Closes on: September 30, 2026
Location United States
Category Grants For For-Profit Businesses
Questions 8 total
Required 6 required
View full grant on Grantaura Updated March 17, 2026 on Grantaura.

If you're an independent full-service restaurant owner in Michigan, you might be eligible for the High Road Kitchens grant. But it's not just about location. This program asks you to make real commitments: paying all workers a full minimum wage with tips, completing a nine-month equity training, and serving community meals. I've dug into the details so you can quickly check whether your restaurant fits the current active round. Use the questions below to see if you're on the right track. If you are, we can help you prepare a strong application. If not, I'll point you to other grants that might be a better fit.

What the eligibility tool won't tell you

The tool above checks the basic gates, but the real nuance is in the commitments. Many applicants underestimate the operational lift of the training schedule or the cash flow impact of the performance-based payments. That's where expert review makes a difference. If you're unsure about any requirement—like whether your revenue is under the typical $3M cap, or if you can document COVID loss—book a consultation and we'll walk through your specific situation. When you're ready, and we'll help you build the wage transition plan and assemble your documents.

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Eligibility Requirements (Source-Based)

  1. What type of restaurant do you operate? Required
    Confidence: H
    Source
  2. Is your restaurant located in Michigan? (the only currently active round) Required
    Confidence: H
    Source
  3. Are you willing to commit to paying all workers (including tipped staff) a full minimum wage with tips on top by the program deadline? Required
    Confidence: H
    Source
  4. Are you willing to complete a 9-month equity training program? Required
    Confidence: H
    Source
  5. Are you willing to serve free or sliding-scale meals to the community (approx. 1 meal per $10-$20 granted)? Required
    Confidence: H
    Source
  6. Are you willing to become a member of RAISE High Road Restaurants (free)? Required
    Confidence: H
    Source
  7. What is your restaurant's annual revenue? (preference, not mandatory) Preference
    Confidence: M
    Source
  8. Did your restaurant experience at least 25% revenue loss due to COVID-19? (preference, not mandatory) Preference
    Confidence: M
    Source