Applications are now open for Mountain BizWorks’ Catalyst Building Resiliency Micro-Grant Program. This new round of funding is designed to support early-stage entrepreneurs and small business owners who face barriers to accessing traditional capital across Western North Carolina. Applications will be accepted through Monday, August 31, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. This grant funding is part…
The Asheville Recovers Together Small Business Grants Program application window closed Tuesday, July 14 at noon. Businesses across Asheville submitted 772 applications. They collectively requested more than $42.4 million in recovery funding, providing evidence of Helene-related loss and plans for robust recovery. The program will distribute grants of $5,000 to $75,000 to help small businesses…
Every year, Mountain BizWorks honors a coach who carries forward the spirit of Jane Renfroe in coaching excellence and compassion. This year, that honor goes to Trevor Baker. About the Award Mountain BizWorks began the Jane Renfroe Coach of the Year award to honor the memory of Jane Renfroe, who served as a coach and…
With two weeks remaining before the application deadline, small businesses have until noon July 14, 2026 to apply for awards of $5,000 to $75,000 available to aid in recovery efforts. The $14.6 million Asheville Recovers Together Small Business Grants Program represents one of the most concentrated business recovery opportunities to date, with more than triple…
Throughout 2025, Western North Carolina continued the long journey of recovery from Hurricane Helene. The region’s small businesses met the moment with durability, creativity, and grit, and Mountain BizWorks was right there alongside them. From deploying millions in recovery capital to launching long-term programs, 2025 was a year of deepened commitment to WNC entrepreneurs. Now,…
Fresh disaster relief funding is on the way for the Asheville small business community. The $14.6M Asheville Recovers Together Small Business Grant Program will invest in recovery for eligible, Helene-impacted businesses to help them more fully recover and bring jobs back to the City. Applications will be accepted from June 15, 2026 at noon through…
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