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Committee reports roughly $4,000,472 available for 2026 restaurant tax grants
Summary
Staff reported available funds of about $4,000,472 for this cycle, a figure members compared to prior years' totals (around $4.4–$4.5 million). The committee noted residual funds from an earlier award cycle may remain available for redistribution later.
Committee staff reported the pool of restaurant tax funds available for distribution this cycle is approximately $4,000,472. "I've got about 4,000,472," the staff member said when asked to report available funds.
Members compared that to prior years, noting past totals were closer to $4.4–$4.5 million. Committee members also said there is some residual balance from an earlier cycle (for example, awards that were not distributed due to canceled events) that could increase available funds for the current year if it is redistributed later.
Why it matters: The total available pool sets expectations for award amounts and number of applicants that can be funded. The committee will use this figure to guide review and award decisions during the application cycle.
