Helene Grants
GoFundMe Additional Funds
GoFundMe
Those who have started GoFundMe fundraisers in the aftermath of the storms may be eligible for a relief grant from GoFundMe.org's Hurricane Relief Fund: https://gfme.co/3YrU7QP
If approved, a grant will appear as a donation to your fundraiser.
Form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScuDG_b_QenoRE8Fd7I_K7FIOCRmBAx76Kq1qcV8AbExOg04A/viewform?
Artist Grants
The Center for Craft
Grant Name: Craft Futures Fund - WNC Emergency Relief
Award Amount: $500
Accepting applications between October 15th - November 17, 2024.
https://centerforcraftorg.formstack.com/forms/cffwncrelief
Arts AVL
EMERGENCY RELIEF GRANTS FOR WNC ARTISTS
$500 stipends for WNC creatives impacted by Helene
https://artsavl.org/relief
CERF+ Emergency Fund
$3,000 Emergency Relief Grants
The Adolph & Esther Gottlieb Emergency Grant
Artist must be able to demonstrate a minimum involvement of ten years in a mature phase of his or her work.
Artists must work in the disciplines of painting, sculpture or printmaking.
The maximum amount of this grant is $15,000; an award of $5,000 is typical.
https://www.gottliebfoundation.org/emergency-grant
MEDICAL GRANT:
Up to $5,000 for recent unexpected medical, dental, and mental health emergencies
Artists in financial need who are practicing in the visual arts, film/video/electronic/digital arts, and choreography
https://apply.nyfa.org/submit/301354/rauschenberg-medical-emergency-grants-cycle-26
GEM + Horse Shoe Farm
GEM and The Horse Shoe Farm are sponsoring local artisans who lost their businesses or tools in the Hurricane Helena destruction. Please note, these are small grants for small businesses. Grant sizes will be $1,000-$10,000.
*CLOSED 10/15, form allows for contact if it reopens:
Musicians Grants
MusiCares
Disaster Relief Grant
“Musicians, songwriters, engineers, producers, live crew, tour bus drivers, managers, agents, A&R, makeup artists, costume designers, music video creatives & technicians, and anyone whose livelihood depends on music or makes music happen.”
Must show proof of at least 5 or more years of paid professional experience in the music industry AND/OR at least 6 commercially released singles and/or music videos
Entertainment Community Fund
Emergency Financial Assistance is available to eligible performing arts and entertainment professionals https://entertainmentcommunity.org/am-i-eligible-help
Jazz Foundation of America
“replace instruments and equipment, help with car repairs, and enlist professionals to decontaminate houses to ensure a families’ safety”
If you have lost instruments or gear due to the hurricane, please send an email to ashevillemusicprofessionals@gmail.com. They are working on getting donations of instruments and gear.
Other Creatives Grants
WNDB Emergency Grant
Authors and illustrators, publishing professionals, and educators
(+ “Other Creatives”)
$500-$1000
https://diversebooks.org/programs/emergency-fund/
DCG CRISIS relief Grant (Grant for playwrites/lyracists+)
Dramatists Guild Foundation’s Crisis Relief Grants are designed to assist writers experiencing unexpected financial, personal, or medical crises.
Small Business Grants
McDowell Chamber of Commerce
The McDowell Chamber Community & Business Impact, Inc. (Chamber Foundation) is stepping forward with a mini-grant program designed to offer immediate relief for small businesses affected by the storm.
Form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf--VbkAhpsY04rdf16k63FceV5GyBTJMk1gH6qmxW5y5k2DA/viewform
FOR BUSINESSES THAT ACT AS MUSIC VENUES:
NIVF: National Independent Venue Relief Fund
Up to $25,000
https://niva.submittable.com/submit
DoorDash x HelloAlice
$10,000 grants to small businesses
https://get.doordash.com/en-us/about/disaster-relief-fund
Mountain Strong Fund for Business Recovery
: (a fund of the Asheville Chamber Community Betterment Foundation) will go directly to supporting local businesses as they recover from Hurricane Helene’s impacts.
“The Chamber of Commerce is currently fundraising and developing transparent, equitable guidelines for micro-grants ranging from $1,000 to $10,000.”
(Application not open yet- info:)
https://www.ashevillechamber.org/get-engaged/mountain-strong-for-business-recovery/
Always Asheville
“. To seed the fund, Explore Asheville is transferring $300,000 from our earned revenue fund to the Always Asheville Fund. Assisting our small businesses with emergency grants, not loans, will aid in part to sustain this deeply rooted, creative community that we all love”
(NOT OPEN YET - POSSIBLY BUNCOMBE COUNTY SPECIFIC. FORM ALLOWS FOR SERVICE WORKERS, artists ++)
Info:
GEM Small Business grant closed - might open again?
https://www.globalempowermentmission.org/mission/hurricane-helene-and-milton/
Small Business Relief Loans
Mountain BizWorks
WNC Strong: Helene Business Recovery Fund
https://www.mountainbizworks.org/helene/fund/
Church or NonProfit 503C(3) Grants
Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
$25,000 grants will be awarded on a rolling basis.
Eligible: A community-based nonprofit designated by the IRS as 501(c) (3), a faith-based organization or a public agency serving individuals and families that were affected by the storm in the WNC area specified below.
Application:
https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=cwnc
United Way of North Carolina
North Carolina Disaster Relief Fund - Helene
Eligible groups include any 501(c)(3) agency with a valid charitable solicitation license that is assisting Hurricane Helene-impacted communities with immediate needs.
Gateway Wellness Association
Maximum grant request is $25,000. Requests in the range of $5,000-$10,000 are more likely to be fully funded.
Eligable: A community-based nonprofit designated by the IRS as a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization, a faith-based organization, or a public agency serving individuals and families that were affected by Hurricane Helene
Serving the following counties: Burke, McDowell, Polk, Rutherford.
https://gatewaywellnessfoundation.org/grants/hurricane-relief-efforts-grants/
Application:
https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/1db2f1f56b524cc891f5a0fe4b50470a
SBP
For: 501c3 nonprofit organizations that provide home repairs or new construction services to homeowners impacted by a presidentially declared disaster in IA declared counties.
On average the award will allow for $14,000 per home, with most organizations receiving funding to complete 4 to 6 repairs. https://sbpusa.tfaforms.net/46?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR1-3uq_haf4waBMsSoHnoe8NQyZW_rWry-i3P_hyuBBiaIIo_kT8c8baUk_aem_61jLpyBgw1b6ylfgJS5LjQ
Farm and Farmers grants
WNC Communities
Immediate Disaster Needs For Farm Businesses APPLICATION 2024
To assist legitimate farm businesses with urgent needs that will directly impact the ability to get the farm business back in operation as soon as possible. Farm businesses with damages directly related to Tropical Storm Helene are eligible.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfJ14k3etqn88Lx_E7PBCfA1vEESPcJiI8myMmB3eW1karkAA/viewform
Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project (ASAP)
Appalachian Grown Farmers Immediate Needs Grants. These grants are intended to offer quick support to farms with significant losses due to weather events. Currently we can make grants of up to $500.
North Carolina State Beekeepers
Association
BEEKEEPERS
“Dr Tarpy and crew are working with local Beekeepers to evaluate the extent of loss and need with our mountain beekeepers in North and South Carolina. If you were affected by Hurricane Helene, please fill this out! Grant Applications are in progress and this will help significantly.”
(Currently a survey, grant applications are being formed now. Survey may help expedite information)
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScE0ZyQUZabnDfllbIFI6hoRSPoTjav0WFmEuT8at-vYKtKjQ/viewform?
Fleet of Angels
Micro grants for HORSE OWNERS
USDA Farm Service Agency
Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honey Bees, and Farm-raised Fish (ELAP)
(Additional Info: https://www.fsa.usda.gov/programs-and-services/disaster-assistance-program/emergency-assist-for-livestock-honey-bees-fish )
ELAP provides financial assistance to eligible producers of livestock, honeybees and farm-raised fish for losses due to disease, certain adverse weather events or loss conditions, including blizzards and wildfires, as determined by the Secretary.
Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP)
LIP provides benefits to livestock producers for livestock deaths in excess of normal mortality caused by adverse weather or by attacks by animals reintroduced into the wild by the Federal Government.
(Additional info: https://www.fsa.usda.gov/programs-and-services/disaster-assistance-program/livestock-indemnity)
Bring Forms to:
Morganton Service Center, Farm Service Agency Office:
(828) 439-9727 Ext 2 , 130 Ammons Dr Morganton, NC 28655
Forms:
ELAP: https://www.farmraise.com/usda-fsa/disaster-programs/elap-decision-tool
LIP: https://www.farmraise.com/usda-fsa/lip-decision-tool
Service workers grants
Pansy Collective
$750 per person
Funds intended for service workers who lost work and or had their livelihood impacted by Hurricane Helene.
https://cryptpad.fr/form/#/2/form/view/GeJOHkRbb26d0ldpe2txEixfoo64O61mYnY791v9PXw/
NCRLA
Hospitality workers relief fund
Any North Carolina restaurant, hotel, tavern, or hospitality-related business in good standing can submit a recommendation for financial assistance for any employee in need at any time. The employee must be a resident of North Carolina, work in North Carolina, and have been employed for at least 90 days by company making request.
Southern Smoke Relief Grant
(Currently behind on applications, but still processing new ones)
“Funds are scaled to fit each situation—no ask is too big or too small. Don’t be afraid to say what you need.”
You must currently work in the food & beverage industry full-time (30+ hours per week) for at least six months. (Before Helene)
***also includes owners of F&B businesses as a “self-employed” employee
https://southernsmoke.my.site.com/SouthernSmokeFoundation/s/erf-application?language=en_US
Other misc assistance notes:
Share the light fund
Duke Energy Progress residential customer and have a past due balance, unpaid deposit for utility service or unpaid reconnection charge. Call 800-662-7020 to give or get help.
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