Additional grant funds available for businesses located within the central business districts of Bakersville, Spruce Pine, Canton, Lake Lure and Old Fort. Businesses in these areas may request up to $25,000 for costs associated with Hurricane Helene. The Rural Rebuilding Together Grant Fund offers direct grants to businesses who suffered direct physical damage from Hurricane Helene. The Fund aims to help rebuild and restore the region’s unique and diverse local business communities and retain and re-hire the 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. Application Deadline April 20. For more information.
