Garcia’s Kitchen in Albuquerque, NM, is owned by CRA board member Steve Garcia, who also owns Garcia Tent Rentals. A photo showing Garcia’s Kitchen set up for outdoor dining was used to announce Albuquerque’s new “Outdoor Dining Grant Funding Program.” With state public health order restrictions on indoor dining, many local cafes, restaurants and breweries are struggling to stay open. Outdoor dining and patio spaces are keeping many businesses from going under, and on July 18, Albuquerque's Mayor Keller announced a new grant program to help restaurants, cafes and breweries build outdoor dining space.
Grant Program Goals and Objectives:
The Economic Development Department, in coordination with other City of Albuquerque departments, is awarding grants to local restaurants, cafes and eligible breweries to expand the outdoor dining options for their customers. Utilizing funding provided by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, grants are available to support restaurants, cafes and breweries in setting up and operating the following types of outdoor dining options:
• Public sidewalks
• Parklets
• Private parking lots
• Limited street closures
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