To qualify for a grant you must be employed in a locally owned, Louisville area, independent restaurant for six months.
You must apply no later than 6 months after the onset of need.
Financial Hardship Assistance:
*Triggered by a specific unusual event (such as illness, death, accident, crime or other personal event)
*Financial need and lack of other resources must be substantiated
*Expenses must be proven
*Hardship must be beyond employee’s control
Eligible Financial Hardships Include:
*Residential fire or flooding
*Acts of nature that result in major property damage to primary residence or automobile
*Death of an employee or an immediate family member resulting in a financial hardship
*Other person financial hardships
*Theft/loss of essential property
Financial Hardships that Cannot Be Granted under APRON, Inc. Guidelines Include:
*Lost wages due to missed time from work
*Items covered by insurance or governmental assistance
*Elective, routine or ongoing medical expenses
*Bad debt/overdue bills from ongoing financial problems
*Legal fees and expenses associated with divorce or child custody issues
*Personal bankruptcy
*Illegal behavior or situations that occur while you are under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances
*Circumstances within the applicant’s control (such as normal maternity expenses, traffic violations, etc.)
*Slow business, cut or not enough hours, not making enough money