Our mission is to promote diversity, equity, and sustainability in the restaurant industry by empowering culinary employment, supporting inclusive mentorship and training, and conducting research to address critical industry challenges.
Black Kitchen Initiative Grants Are Now Open
Black Kitchen Initiative grant applications are officially live! We're celebrating Year 5 by continuing to support restaurants that are preserving and advancing the legacy of Black food. Click below to apply before the deadline on October 19, 2025.
