Events & Information Sessions

We’re hosting free events to help Asheville business owners learn about the Asheville Recovers Together Small Business Grant Fund and how to apply.

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At these events, you can:

  • Learn about eligibility and grant amounts
  • Understand how the application process works
  • Ask questions about the program
  • Get tips for preparing a strong application
  • Connect with organizations that offer free application support

Upcoming Events

Events are hosted by our partners across the Asheville community.

Saturday
13
Jun 2026
8:00 am
Asheville Recovers Together Grant Application Assistance
Tabling Event
In-Person
Pack Square Park

The YMI Cultural Center will be at GrindFest 2026 from 8am to 8pm! Visit our tent to get access to the application and have your basic questions answered. You can also register for individual office hours.

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Thursday
18
Jun 2026
11:00 am
Asheville Recovers Together Grant Application Help Session
Application Workshop
In-Person
701 Haywood Rd, Asheville

Join the West Asheville Business Association for an application help session from 11am - 1pm. They will have a Technical Assistance Provider on site to help with applications and answer questions. Bring your practice application with you!

Friday
19
Jun 2026
1:00 pm
Ujamaa Market Place - Information Booth
Tabling Event
In-Person
39 S Market Street, Asheville

Ujamaa Marketplace brings BIPOC businesses and initiatives together to uplift and promote the past, present, and future endeavors of The Block as a Black cultural district. Visit The People's Place AVL information booth from 1-5pm to learn more about Asheville Recovers Together, get resources, and sign up for an appointment.

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Tuesday
23
Jun 2026
6:00 pm
Lets Finish Your Grant Application Workshop
Application Workshop
In-Person
701 Haywood Rd, Asheville

Join the West Asheville Business Association for a grant application workshop from 6-8 pm. They will have a Technical Assistance Provider on site to help with applications and answer questions. Bring your practice application with you!

Friday
26
Jun 2026
9:00 am
Technical Assistance Q&A for Grant Applications
Application Workshop
In-Person
Golden Hour (inside The Radical hotel), 95 Roberts Street, Asheville

Join RADBiz and other program partners who will answer questions from business owners about the Small Business Grant Application. 9-11 am.

Need One-On-One Help?

If you would like personalized support, you can schedule a free appointment with a Technical Assistance Providers.

Visit the Application Assistance page to learn more and schedule an appointment.

The Asheville Recovers Together Grant Fund is funded by the City of Asheville and administered by ArtsAVL, Eagle Market Streets Development Corporation, and Mountain BizWorks, in collaboration with community partners across the city.

The Asheville Recovers Together program works in collaboration with a network of trusted community organizations helping share information and support local businesses.

Partner organizations may host information sessions, workshops, and outreach events throughout the community.

Outreach Support Partners:
Outreach Support Partners help spread the word about the grant program and connect local businesses with information, resources, and opportunities to apply.
Technical Assistance Providers:
Technical Assistance Providers provide free one-on-one support to help business owners understand the application and submit a strong, complete application.