Federal Grant Program Administered By Asheville Announces To Help Small Business Recover

This week, the City of Asheville announced a grant program funded by Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The City helps distribute these funds to local organizations and businesses impacted by Hurricane Helene.  

Applications for both programs will open Monday, June 15. 

“These grants represent an important step in helping Asheville small businesses recover from the impacts of the storm and continue serving our community,” said Mayor Esther Manheimer. “Our small businesses and entrepreneurs are at the heart of Asheville’s economy, and we are thankful for the partnerships that will help bring this support to them.”