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.
Meet Our Summer 2025 Cohort!
We’ve partnered with Findlay, OH and Kansas City, MO Mayor's Offices to bring the latest cohort of the Accelerator for Local Businesses!
Meet the new cohort of 19 Accelerator participants, all based in the Findlay, OH and Kansas City, MO areas. The Accelerator participants represent a diverse cohort of restaurateurs and local business owners. Congratulations to all who were selected.
Findlay, OH and Hancock County, OH:
Kansas City, MO:
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.
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
Thank You to Our Partners!
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Applications closed on April 21, 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.