NH Hospitality
Employee Relief Fund
Eligibility:
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If you are in need of assistance, please review the eligibility requirements below and then complete the application form.​ All grant requests will be reviewed on their merits by a committee composed of the New Hampshire Lodging & Restaurant Association Education Foundation and NHLRA board members on an as-needed basis.
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Eligible applicants must:
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Reside and work in the state of New Hampshire.
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Have an annual taxable income of $60,000 or less.
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Have or held a position in the beverage, food service, or hospitality industry within the last 60 days.
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Can provide proof of employment within the last 60 days (pay stubs).​
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Our goal is to help every employee, but our funding sources are limited. Please note that applications are not guarantees of funding. Funding continues to be on a first-come, first-serve basis to those who complete the application, its requirements, and meet all of the eligibility criteria. Due to an increase in dishonest applications, we will be reaching out to your employer to verify your employment status before any relief funds are disbursed.
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ARE OWNERS AND OPERATORS ELIGIBLE FOR GRANTS?Owners/operators of eligible establishments will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Grant funding will be at the discretion of the Board of Directors.
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IF I WAS FIRED, CAN I APPLY FOR A GRANT?Applicants who were terminated due to their own actions are not eligible for relief grants.
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IF I AM UNEMPLOYED, CAN I APPLY FOR A GRANT?Applicants who are unemployed through no fault of their own may apply. Applications will be reviewed on their merits by a committee composed of the New Hampshire Lodging & Restaurant Association Education Foundation and NHLRA board members.
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DO YOU MAKE DONATIONS TO OTHER NONPROFITS?The NHHERF may make donations to other nonprofit organizations or match funds in support of a business or individual in the hospitality industry at the discretion of the Board of Directors.
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WHAT ARE EXAMPLES OF ELIGIBLE EMPLOYMENT?Restaurants Fast-casual or quick-service establishments Bars Cafeterias Nightclubs Wineries and breweries which offer beverage tastings Lodging property employees Food Kiosks or similar establishments Venues that offer event services such as conference centers, golf courses, and ski resorts Commissioned Food and Beverage Sales Representatives
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WHAT IS NOT APPLICABLE FOR GRANT FUNDING?The NHHERF will not fund credit card debt, incidents that occurred more than two months ago, or non-New Hampshire employees.
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ARE OWNERS AND OPERATORS ELIGIBLE FOR GRANTS?Owners/operators of eligible establishments will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Grant funding will be at the discretion of the Board of Directors.
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IF I WAS FIRED, CAN I APPLY FOR A GRANT?Applicants who were terminated due to their own actions are not eligible for relief grants.
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IF I AM UNEMPLOYED, CAN I APPLY FOR A GRANT?Applicants who are unemployed through no fault of their own may apply. Applications will be reviewed on their merits by a committee composed of the New Hampshire Lodging & Restaurant Association Education Foundation and NHLRA board members.
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DO YOU MAKE DONATIONS TO OTHER NONPROFITS?The NHHERF may make donations to other nonprofit organizations or match funds in support of a business or individual in the hospitality industry at the discretion of the Board of Directors.
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WHAT ARE EXAMPLES OF ELIGIBLE EMPLOYMENT?Restaurants Fast-casual or quick-service establishments Bars Cafeterias Nightclubs Wineries and breweries which offer beverage tastings Lodging property employees Food Kiosks or similar establishments Venues that offer event services such as conference centers, golf courses, and ski resorts Commissioned Food and Beverage Sales Representatives
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WHAT IS NOT APPLICABLE FOR GRANT FUNDING?The NHHERF will not fund credit card debt, incidents that occurred more than two months ago, or non-New Hampshire employees.