Your Future In Restaurants Starts Here
We are dedicated to changing lives and uplifting communitiesThe National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation empowers people from all backgrounds with the training and education they need to secure a better future. We do this through the vast opportunities offered in the restaurant, foodservice and hospitality industry.
Our Work
ProStart®
ProStart is a nationwide, two-year high school program that reaches approximately 145,000 students in nearly 1,800 high schools across all 50 states, Guam, and the District of Columbia.
Rachael Ray ProStart Grow Grants
ProStart high schools across the country can win a $5,000 grant to make a difference for their educators, students and community, thanks to The Rachael Ray Foundation (RRF).
Scholarships
Each year, we award more than $1.2 million in scholarships to hundreds of individuals pursuing a post-secondary degree in the restaurant, foodservice, and hospitality industry. Applications are now open through March 15, 2024!
HOPES
Hospitality Opportunities For People (Re)Entering Society helps put justice-involved individuals on a path to employment and independence.
Multicultural Foodservice & Hospitality Alliance
An affiliate of NRAEF, MFHA provides tailored solutions and guidance that draw from a broad range of best practices, research, DEI partnerships, and expertise in current and emerging social issues.
Latest News
The Future of the Restaurant Industry Shines as Delaware and California Take Top Prizes at the 2024 National ProStart Invitational
Ninety-six high school teams vied to win national culinary and restaurant management honors in Baltimore.
Apply Now: Forty-Eight High Schools to Benefit from $5,000 ProStart Grow Grants to Build Up or Launch Culinary Arts Programs
he Rachael Ray Foundation and the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation partner to support ProStart classrooms and educators. Apply through May 1, 2024.
Upcoming Events
Throughout the year, NRAEF hosts and participates in numerous events, including trainings, webinars, competitions, conferences, award galas, and industry events.
Fueling Opportunity. Launching Careers.
Support our mission to feed dreams and build futures in the restaurant, foodservice and hospitality industry. 100% of every dollar you donate will directly support the mission of the Foundation.
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