Funding for Recovery

Grants

Grant support is an important pillar of a robust economic recovery. Discover current opportunities for small businesses and apply below.

Asheville Recovery Endeavor's We Are Grant

This grant is available to woman-owned (at least 51%),  small businesses in Western North Carolina that experienced significant loss due to Hurricane Helene.

Key Information

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.

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.

Craft Futures Fund Recovery Grants

The Center for Craft is providing resources to artists and community organizations in Western North Carolina.

Key Information

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.

Deadline for Artist Applicants:

  • Application info session December 20, 2024 at 2 p.m. ET

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

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.

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We are deeply grateful to our funders for making this support possible

WNC Strong is a collective of partners who love Western North Carolina:

To join this group of collaborative partners, please email Christine Laucher at christine@mountainbizworks.org.