Grants

Grant funds are intended to help women entrepreneurs rebuild and move forward. These funds may be used for essential business expenses such as raw materials, inventory, and salaries but cannot be applied toward existing debts or loans.

Deadline:

• Eligible small businesses must submit an online application by December 10th.
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Eligibility: Full details available at the Apply Now link.

• Must be woman-owned (at least 51%).
• Your business must be your full time job.
• Annual Revenue: Businesses must have an annual revenue of between $50,000 to 5 million.
• ‍Business Age: Applicants must have been in business for at least two years and pay taxes on business revenue.‍
• Sales Channels: Eligible businesses must already have established sales channels.

Over 30 regional craft artists impacted by Helene will receive a $10,000 grant, participate in a group exhibition, and join a 6-month cohort experience that supports rebuilding their artistic practice and extends mutual aid through a peer-to-peer network.

The Center for Craft is also supporting regional craft organizations' recovery through the Craft Futures Fund - WNC Recovery grant.
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Deadline for Artist Applicants:

• Application info session December 20, 2024 at 2 p.m. ET
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Eligibility for Artist Applicants: Full details available at the Apply Now link.

• 21 years of age or older
• Eligible to receive taxable income in the U.S.
• Residing in Western North Carolina for at least a year before Helene and for the duration of the Grant Period.
• Able to provide evidence of a continued  studio practice for a minimum of three years
• Experienced negative impacts from Hurricane Helene; see full list at Apply Now

Check back - details to come.