Funding for Recovery
Grants
Grant support is an important pillar of a robust economic recovery. Discover current opportunities for small businesses and apply below.
Western North Carolina Small Business Initiative
Small businesses with an annual revenue of up to and including $2.5 million are eligible to apply for grants up to $50,000 from the Western North Carolina Small Business Initiative grant program.
Key Information
Grants up to $50,000 (up to $25,000 for businesses with revenue $1,000,000 or less) are available to eligible small businesses located in Western North Carolina.
Deadline + Eligibility
Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on February 21, 2025.
Eligible counties: Alexander, Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Caldwell, Catawba, Cherokee, Clay, Cleveland, Gaston, Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Lincoln, Macon, Madison, McDowell, Mitchell, Polk, Rutherford, Surry, Swain, Transylvania, Watauga, Wilkes, Yadkin, Yancey; or is located in the Qualla Boundary
Marshall & Hot Springs Rebuilding Together Grant Fund
Businesses located within the central business districts of Marshall and Hot Springs may request up to $25,000 for costs associated with Hurricane Helene.
Key Information
The Marshall & Hot Springs Rebuilding Together Grant Fund provides direct grant awards to small businesses in the Central Business District of Marshall and the historic downtown of Hot Springs that have been severely impacted by Hurricane Helene.
Deadline + Eligibility
Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on February 27, 2025.
WNC Strong: Rebuilding Together Grants
More information coming soon. Join the Interest List below.
Key Information
Check back - details to come.
Additional 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.
Grants for Artists and Creatives
Grants for Food and Farm Businesses
Information for Nonprofits
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
We are deeply grateful to our funders for making this support possible
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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.