In the wake of Hurricane Helene’s devastation, Asheville City Government said “Businesses that employ fewer than 200 full-time workers can apply for grants of up to $25,000 to help recover losses that aren’t covered by other forms of assistance.” The deadline to apply is Wednesday, November 27, 2024.
Additionally, Buncombe County residents can receive construction and/or reconstruction funding through the Hazard Mitigation Grant program. The focus is to protect your property from future disasters. There are three projects tied to the Grant Program: Elevation, Mitigation Reconstruction and Acquisition.
Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP): Protect Your Property from Future Disasters
Buncombe County residents can receive funding to make their homes more resilient through home projects that reduce the long-term risk and impacts of natural hazards, such as floods, wildfires, and storms through the Hazard Mitigation Grant program (HMGP).
What Can HMGP Do for You?
– Elevation Project: The elevation project raises the home as is and builds a new foundation that …