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.
The Bluegrass Bartenders Fund
The Bluegrass Bartenders Fund is a hardship relief initiative designed to provide immediate, tangible assistance to spirit industry professionals employed at locally owned independent businesses in the Louisville Metro area.
Golden Hour:
A Toast to the Bluegrass Bartenders Fund
Join us on June 6 for an unforgettable evening of fine food, craft cocktails, and community at Golden Hour, a special fundraising event in support of the Bluegrass Bartenders Fund presented by The LEE Initiative and APRON Inc.
For a fourth year, we've teamed up with Kraft Heinz and Southern Restaurants for Racial Justice to give out grants to food business owners across the country. It's more important than ever to support those who are preserving and sharing Black culinary traditions nationwide, and we're grateful for the opportunity to continue this work.
Applications closed 9/15/24