At his Friday, January 31st press conference in Boone, Governor Josh Stein announced that $30 million in grants is now available to small businesses impacted by Hurricane Helene. The funding application process is now open and can be accessed online here.
A practice that qualifies . . .
- Is a for-profit business actively registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State (or a sole proprietorship with an active DBA filing)
- Is physically located in one of the following Western North Carolina counties: Alexander, Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Caldwell, Catawba, Cherokee, Clay, Cleveland, Gaston, Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Lincoln, Macon, Madison, McDowell, Mitchell, Polk, Rutherford, Surry, Swain, Transylvania, Watauga, Wilkes, Yadkin, Yancey; or is located in the Qualla Boundary
- Business was formed and in operation on or before 9/27/23
- Had $2,500,000 or less in 2023 annual gross revenue
- Has sustained physical or economic damage (not covered by insurance or other funding sources) from Hurricane Helene
- Is currently operating or plans to reopen
Applications will be accepted until February 21, 2025.
Governor Stein’s announcement is available here.
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