Funding for Recovery
Grants
Grant support is an important pillar of a robust economic recovery. Discover current opportunities for small businesses and apply below.
InSPIRe (Insurance Supplement Program for Inclusive Recovery)
Carolina Community Impact (CCI) is excited to announce InSPIRe—the Insurance Supplement Program for Inclusive Recovery — a pilot grant initiative supporting small businesses in Western NC impacted by Hurricane Helene.
Program Overview
InSPIRe offers grants up to $5,000 for businesses that filed Helene-related insurance claims that were denied or partially denied. Alongside the grant, CCI offers expert assistance and connection to additional resources for small business recovery. Beyond immediate relief and recovery support, this program is designed to gather data on insurance gaps and recovery needs, helping CCI build better solutions for the future of our small business community.
Deadline:
There is a prequalification form, followed by an application that is due by January 15th. Funding is limited, so earlier applications will be prioritized. Grant recipients will be notified of awards by February 27th.
Eligible Applicants
- Legal business or nonprofit located in WNC
- In operation at least 6 months before March 27, 2024, and currently open or planning to re-open
- Annual revenue under $2.5 million
- Filed one or more Helene-related disaster insurance claims that were denied or partially denied
To learn more, visit ccifund.org/inspire.
If you have any questions, please contact inspire@ccifund.org.
General Grants Available
Grant funding is a key part of Western North Carolina's recovery, and more opportunities are being made available each day. We'll continue updating these lists with grants by category and location to find the funds applicable to your business and eligibility.
General Grants
Amex Shop Small Grants Program (deadline Jan 16)
Global Empowerment Mission Small Business Grants
NC Private Road & Bridge Reimbursement Program
Relief Funding for Child Care Centers
Heart on Main Street Natural Disaster Grant Program
NCHBA Hurricane Helene Relief and Recovery Grants - for home builders association members
Outdoor Industry Grants
Please check back later.
Grants for Artists and Creatives
Grants for Food and Farm Businesses
Information for Nonprofits/Local Governments
Small Business Infrastructure Grant Program (for local governments)
SEAP Pro Bono Grant Writing and Strategic Advice
Tides Foundation Crisis Response Fund
The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina Emergency & Disaster Response Fund Grants
Polk County Community Foundation Disaster Recovery Grant
Golden Leaf Foundation Helene Relief
Closed Grant Opportunities
Small Business Hurricane Recovery Grant Program
Lowe's Western North Carolina Small Business Recovery Fund
WNC Small Business Recovery Grant Initiative
Asheville-Buncombe Rebuilding Together Grant Fund
Hope for the High Country - Ashe/Avery/Watauga Counties - Grants to recover from Hurricane Helene
LoveHendo Business Recovery Fund - Henderson County - Grants for businesses in Henderson County
ArtsAVL Emergency Relief Grants - $500 grants for artists impacted by Hurricane Helene
AIGA Asheville - designer support relief grant
WNC Communities - 20 county service area - Immediate disaster needs for farm businesses
WNC Bridge Foundation NOW Grant
Asheville Recovery Endeavor's We Are Grant
Creative Relief Fund: Grants for Artists Affected by Floods
Marshall & Hot Springs Rebuilding Together Grant Fund
Western NC Hurricane Helene Small Business Grant Relief Fund in partnership with Lenovo
Outdoor Recreation Roundtable Rural Recovery Grants
BRNHA Artist Relief Fund for Craft and Music
ArtsAVL Arts Business Relief Grant
Diverse Books - emergency grants for writers
The Community Foundation's Emergency and Disaster Response Fund
United Way North Carolina Disaster Relief Fund
Community Foundation of Henderson County Helene Recovery Grants
ArtsAVL Arts Business Relief Grant
Community Foundation of Burke County Disaster Relief Fund
NCDA&CS: Ag Disaster Crop Loss Program (Deadline: May 4, 2025)
Southern Arts Relief & Recovery Fund (Deadline: May 7, 2025)
American Express Backing Small Businesses
Volunteer Organizations Repair and Reconstruction Grant Program (Deadline: May 15)
NCDA&CS Disaster Relief Program (Deadline: May 19)
CERF+ Get Ready Grants for Craft Artists (Deadline: June 10, 2025)
Emergency Supplemental Historic Preservation Fund (ESHPF) (Deadline: July 15)
T-Mobile Hometown Grants (for local governments and nonprofits) (Deadline: June 30)
Appalachian Community Resilience + Response Mini-Grant Program (ACRR) (Deadline: June 27)
SouthArts 2025 Cross-Sector Impact Grants program (Deadline: July 30, 2025)
TIC Civic Hub Business Grants (deadline Aug 15)
Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Subgrant Program (deadline August 21, 2025)
IRC and Chase Disaster Relief Fund - for independent restaurants and bars (Deadline Oct 3)
Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (Deadline Oct 31)
Appalachian Community Capital Western North Carolina Grant (ICAP) (deadline Nov 7)
PSABC Bricks-and-Mortar Biltmore Village (deadline Dec 1)
WomensNet Amber Grant (deadline Nov 30)
We are deeply grateful to our funders for making this support possible
WNC Strong is a collective of partners who love Western North Carolina:
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To join this group of collaborative partners, please email Christine Laucher at christine@mountainbizworks.org.