DoorDash Accelerator for Local Businesses
DoorDash is strengthening small businesses—including restaurants, flower shops, convenience stores, and other local brick-and-mortar businesses—in Findlay, OH, and Kansas City, MO, through our Accelerator for Local Businesses. This 12-week program offers participants educational workshops, mentors, and a $5,000 grant. Developed in partnership with both cities' mayors, the Accelerator provides immediate support while fostering long-term growth through local government connections.
Join the Next Cohort
Applications are now closed for the current cohort of The Accelerator for Local Businesses in Findlay, OH, and Kansas City, MO. Selected participants will be announced by the end of May.
Benefits
Accelerator participants receive:
Access to educational workshops on DoorDash platform best practices, marketing spend optimization, and in-store operations improvement.
Small business workshops in Findlay, OH, and Kansas City, MO, covering access to capital, marketing strategies, and local financing programs.
$5,000 grant
$1,000 in ad credits on the DoorDash platform
1:1 mentorship
Hear from a 2024 Accelerator Graduate
Kristal Williams, co-owner of FishScale Restaurant in Washington, D.C., shares how graduating from the 2024 Accelerator program helped her business grow—expanding her network, strengthening social capital, and building a supportive community.
Thank You to Our Partners!
Frequently Asked Questions
Applications closed on April 21, 2025.
All applicants will be contacted the week of May 2, 2025.
Participants will receive a $5,000 grant halfway through the program.
The format of the Accelerator is best suited for proficient English speakers. If you have additional language needs, please indicate it in your application. We’re committed to supporting language access and will do our best to provide resources that address multilingual needs.