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Independent restaurant and bar owners can apply for financial relief to help address immediate needs to stay in business, including property damage, temporary operating expenses, lost inventory, and more, through the IRC and Chase Disaster Relief Fund. Restaurants interested in applying must complete an eligibility screening to confirm they meet basic requirements, including being independently owned, operating no more than 20 locations nationwide, and having sustained direct disaster-related damage within the past 12 months.
Small- and medium-sized businesses located in economically distressed communities can access a wide array of technical assistance from NCGrowth, including financial analysis, manufacturing process improvement, natural resource management planning. Workshops, virtual training sessions, and other types of content are available to support entrepreneurs.
Hurricane Helene-impacted communities can request to receive on-site economic recovery assistance through one- to two-day Resource Team visits that are tailored to meet communities’ unique needs. The Rural Economic Development Division of the NC Department of Commerce will provide ongoing assistance and direct support to help communities implement strategies identified during visits.
The Down to Earth Lead program is a pilot program that Appalachian Community Capital (ACC) is deploying in Appalachia. The program offers community partners a free, easily accessible form that will connect small business owners and entrepreneurs to Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) and Community Partners onboarded to the platform.
Find recovery resources for businesses and chambers offered by the NC Chamber.
Access Hurricane Helene recovery resources offered for the nonprofit community through the NC Center for Nonprofits.
Attend weekly trainings offered for first responders, health care workers, volunteers, and others who are looking for tools to support their friends, neighbors, and loved ones during this difficult time. This resource is offered by Resources for Resilience in partnership with Vaya Health.
Mountain BizWorks, with support from the Golden LEAF Foundation, is providing rapid relief loans to western North Carolina small businesses impacted by Hurricane Helene.
Golden LEAF is making resources available to organizations to support immediate relief for individuals and families, including repairing homes, addressing unmet needs, and helping with the transition out of FEMA-supported housing programs.
The US Economic Development Administration (EDA) FY 2025 Disaster Supplemental Grant Program makes approximately $1.45 billion in disaster recovery funding available to American communities nationwide that received major disaster declarations due to hurricanes, wildfires, severe storms and flooding, tornadoes, and other natural disasters occurring in calendar years 2023 and 2024.FY 2025 Disaster Supplemental Grant Program