Funding for Recovery

Grants

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

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WNC Strong:
Rural Rebuilding Together Grant Fund

Businesses located within the central business districts of Bakersville, Canton, Lake Lure, Old Fort, and Spruce Pine may request up to $25,000 for costs associated with Hurricane Helene.

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Grant Information

The Rural Rebuilding Together Grant Fund offers direct grants to businesses who suffered direct physical damage from Hurricane Helene, and which are located within the central business districts of the following communities:

The Fund aims to help rebuild and restore the region’s unique and diverse local business communities and retain & re-hire the talented people who work at these businesses.

Eligible businesses may request up to $25,000 in grant funding to cover their costs associated with the storm that were not fully covered by insurance or other funding sources.

Key Dates

Application opens March 27.

Application closes April 20.

Awards announced by May 9.

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.

General Grants

Western NC Hurricane Helene Small Business Grant Relief Fund in partnership with Lenovo

Heart on Main Street Natural Disaster Grant Program

Grants by County

McDowell Chamber of Commerce - McDowell County - Emergency relief mini grants

Outdoor Industry Grants

Outdoor Recreation Roundtable Rural Recovery Grants

Grants for Artists and Creatives

South Arts - Southern Arts Relief & Recover Fund
BRNHA Artist Relief Fund for Craft and Music

ArtsAVL Arts Business Relief Grant

Adolph and Esther Gottlieb Foundation - emergency grants for mid-career painters, sculptors, and printmakers

Artists Charitable Fund - grants to assist with medical and other emergency needs for artists making a living from their art for 5+ years