Asheville Recovers Together Small Business Grant Program 2026

About

A grant program providing financial support to small businesses in Asheville that have been adversely affected by Tropical Storm Helene, offering awards between $5,000 and $75,000 along with technical assistance to aid in recovery and economic resilience.

Benefits

• 💰Grant Awards
  Grant awards range from $5,000 to $75,000
• 🎓Technical Assistance
  Free technical assistance available through local partners
• 📈Economic Support
  Support for job retention and economic resilience
• 🤝Collaborative Partnership
  Collaborative partnership to ensure funding reaches those in need
• 🌐Community Development
  Funding is provided through Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR)

Eligibility Criteria

• Businesses must have a principal location within Asheville city limits
• Must have been operating before September 27, 2024
• Must have lost income due to Tropical Storm Helene
• Must demonstrate unmet disaster recovery needs
• Must be a small business impacted by the storm.

Participation Commitments

• Applications accepted from June 15, 2026, at noon through July 14, 2026, at noon
• Participation in information sessions is encouraged
• Submission of a full application with required documentation.

Target Sector

Small Business

Target Location

Asheville, North Carolina