Application Assistance

Get free help with your grant application.

You don’t have to apply on your own. Free support is available to help you understand the program and complete your application with confidence.

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Free Help With Your Grant Application:

Free application assistance is available to help Asheville business owners understand the Asheville Recovers Together grant program and complete their applications with confidence.

Our Technical Assistance Support Partners are available to answer questions, help you prepare your materials, and guide you through the application process.

Get One-On-One Help

You can schedule a free appointment with a Technical Assistance Providers for personalized support.

They can help you:

  • Understand if your business may be eligible
  • Walk through the application questions
  • Prepare your required documents
  • Review your responses before you submit
  • Troubleshoot technical or application issues
  • Connect you with additional business support

Appointments are available in person or virtually, depending on the partner.

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Choose a Support Partner

We work with trusted local organizations to provide free help to small businesses.

You can choose any partner—pick the one that feels like the best fit for you.

A-B Tech Small Business Center

Good fit for startups and early-stage businesses

‍The A-B Tech Small Business Center can help any eligible business with the grant application. They are a good fit for newer businesses and startups, especially those with fewer than 10 employees. They can help you understand the application, organize your documents, and answer questions along the way.

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Carolina Small Business Development Fund

Good fit for startups, early-stage businesses, and Spanish-speaking business owners

‍Carolina Small Business Development Fund can assist any eligible business with the application. They have experience working with startups and small businesses with fewer than 10 employees, including many women-owned businesses. Spanish-language assistance is also available.

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Small Business and Technology Development Center (SBTDC)

Good fit for established and growing businesses

‍The SBTDC can support any eligible business through the application process. They are often a good fit for businesses with 10 or more employees or those that have been operating for several years, and can help with financial information and more complex business questions.

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YMI Cultural Center

Good fit for microbusinesses and BIPOC-owned businesses

‍The YMI Cultural Center can help any eligible business apply. They are especially experienced in working with very small businesses, including those with 3 or fewer employees, and with BIPOC-owned businesses and businesses connected to arts, culture, and tourism.

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Need One-On-One Help?

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

Apply by July 14th at 12 noon

We encourage you to start early and reach out if you need help.