Upcoming events and things to do in Asheville, NC. Below is a list of events for festivals, concerts, art exhibitions, group meetups and more.

Interested in adding an event to our calendar? Please click the green “Post Your Event” button below.

Monday, June 20, 2022
Apply for a Preservation Grant Today!
Jun 20 all-day
online w/Preservation Society of Asheville and Buncombe County
The Preservation Society of Asheville & Buncombe County
  Grants from $500 – $5000 will be offered to the public in three categories:
  1. Bricks-And-Mortar
Rehabilitation, restoration and repair of structures that are 50 years of age or older
  1. Public Education
Development of educational materials and programs that advance knowledge of our shared history
  1. Planning, Survey and Designation
Planning and design for building rehabilitation and restoration projects, historic resource surveys and local or national designations
Neighborhood Matching Grants
Jun 20 all-day
online w/ The City of Asheville
neighborhood grant collage

The second phase of Neighborhood Matching Grants will open for applications on June 20, bringing City investments into Asheville’s neighborhoods.

The Neighborhood Matching Grant program was created in 2021 with three main goals:

  • Build neighborhood capacity and increase civic participation;
  • Empower neighborhoods to self-determine improvement projects; and
  • Create and strengthen partnerships between the City and community groups

The first phase, launched in October 2021, funded projects in 14 neighborhoods that ranged from community garden education, to block parties, to sidewalk repairs and fence beautification.

Applications for this year’s program will be accepted from June 20 to July 29, 2022. Neighborhood organizations can apply for up to $5,000 in funds which they will then match through volunteer time, fundraising and in-kind donations.

“This program brings people together,” says Kristina Israel, Community Engagement Manager with the City’s Communication and Public Engagement Department. “We’ve seen residents collaborating to dream up, design and create projects that solve problems and make their neighborhoods more livable. I encourage anyone who is interested to find out more and talk to their neighbors about the program.”

Any project that is submitted must meet the following criteria:

  • Be achievable within 12 months on contract execution
  • Occur within Asheville’s city limits
  • Provide a public benefit and be accessible to all members of the community
  • Be planned, organized and implemented by community members
  • Must provide a dollar-for-dollar match (cash, volunteer hours, in-kind donation of goods or services)
RETOOLNC Grant Program Third Round of Funding
Jun 20 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
online

The North Carolina Department of Administration’s Office for Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB) has opened applications for grant funds for certified HUBs and disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) firms impacted by COVID-19. 

The RETOOLNC program awards up to $25,000 to eligible certified small, underutilized businesses to help with pandemic recovery efforts. 

To qualify for RETOOLNC funds, North Carolina businesses must:

  • Have been in operation since February 2019
  • Be certified with NCHUB or NCDOT DBE 
  • Be an independent business located within North Carolina 
  • Be a business with 50 employees or fewer (includes sole proprietorships, home based businesses, and independent contractors) 
  • Not have annual revenues exceeding $1,500,000 
  • Not be delinquent on North Carolina State income taxes 
  • Not have any active bankruptcies or tax liens 
  • Be a for-profit business 
  • Be an independent franchisor and locally owned, if it is a franchise 
  • Provide a detailed statement of how the business has been impacted due to COVID-19 
  • Be engaged in legal activity 
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
Apply for a Preservation Grant Today!
Jun 21 all-day
online w/Preservation Society of Asheville and Buncombe County
The Preservation Society of Asheville & Buncombe County
  Grants from $500 – $5000 will be offered to the public in three categories:
  1. Bricks-And-Mortar
Rehabilitation, restoration and repair of structures that are 50 years of age or older
  1. Public Education
Development of educational materials and programs that advance knowledge of our shared history
  1. Planning, Survey and Designation
Planning and design for building rehabilitation and restoration projects, historic resource surveys and local or national designations
Neighborhood Matching Grants
Jun 21 all-day
online w/ The City of Asheville
neighborhood grant collage

The second phase of Neighborhood Matching Grants will open for applications on June 20, bringing City investments into Asheville’s neighborhoods.

The Neighborhood Matching Grant program was created in 2021 with three main goals:

  • Build neighborhood capacity and increase civic participation;
  • Empower neighborhoods to self-determine improvement projects; and
  • Create and strengthen partnerships between the City and community groups

The first phase, launched in October 2021, funded projects in 14 neighborhoods that ranged from community garden education, to block parties, to sidewalk repairs and fence beautification.

Applications for this year’s program will be accepted from June 20 to July 29, 2022. Neighborhood organizations can apply for up to $5,000 in funds which they will then match through volunteer time, fundraising and in-kind donations.

“This program brings people together,” says Kristina Israel, Community Engagement Manager with the City’s Communication and Public Engagement Department. “We’ve seen residents collaborating to dream up, design and create projects that solve problems and make their neighborhoods more livable. I encourage anyone who is interested to find out more and talk to their neighbors about the program.”

Any project that is submitted must meet the following criteria:

  • Be achievable within 12 months on contract execution
  • Occur within Asheville’s city limits
  • Provide a public benefit and be accessible to all members of the community
  • Be planned, organized and implemented by community members
  • Must provide a dollar-for-dollar match (cash, volunteer hours, in-kind donation of goods or services)
RETOOLNC Grant Program Third Round of Funding
Jun 21 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
online

The North Carolina Department of Administration’s Office for Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB) has opened applications for grant funds for certified HUBs and disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) firms impacted by COVID-19. 

The RETOOLNC program awards up to $25,000 to eligible certified small, underutilized businesses to help with pandemic recovery efforts. 

To qualify for RETOOLNC funds, North Carolina businesses must:

  • Have been in operation since February 2019
  • Be certified with NCHUB or NCDOT DBE 
  • Be an independent business located within North Carolina 
  • Be a business with 50 employees or fewer (includes sole proprietorships, home based businesses, and independent contractors) 
  • Not have annual revenues exceeding $1,500,000 
  • Not be delinquent on North Carolina State income taxes 
  • Not have any active bankruptcies or tax liens 
  • Be a for-profit business 
  • Be an independent franchisor and locally owned, if it is a franchise 
  • Provide a detailed statement of how the business has been impacted due to COVID-19 
  • Be engaged in legal activity 
Heart of Brevard Tuesday Night Block Party Series
Jun 21 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
East Main Street

The final block party is held in conjunction with the Brevard Police Department and Transylvania County Sheriff’s Department’s National Night Out Celebration.

Attendees can expect a lineup of live music, delicious local food and children’s activities, creating a fun community gathering for all. The June events feature LEAF Global Arts and the July and August events feature our beloved Old Time Street Dances. Block parties will be held weekly from 6-8pm on East Main Street. Many downtown retail businesses and restaurants will also be open for the block party.

HOB and LEAF Global Arts invites everyone to experience a world without borders! From dance, to drumming to arts & crafts, LEAF’s performing artists will bring a new lineup of cultural art experiences and live music to the June block parties. Each week will feature a different band and the LEAF Easel Rider, a mobile arts & crafts lab.

LEAF performances will feature an eclectic mix of music that is different each week, ranging from blues and rock toNew Orleans style jazz.

LEAF resident artist Melissa McKinney kicks off the series on June 14th. “We are so excited to bring the energy of LEAF Global to downtown Brevard,” shares McKinney, “connecting community is part of our mission and we believe downtown Brevard holds the same values. Music is the best way to bring people together.”

Old Time Street Dances, a long-time community favorite, returns to the Heart of Brevard at our July 5th block party. The dances offer free, family-friendly fun that celebrates our Appalachian heritage and is sure to move your feet.

Old Time Street Dances in downtown Brevard are an 80-year tradition. This summer, Whitewater Bluegrass Co. returns to the stage as the host band to lead the crowds in a collection of square dance and contra-style dancing. Evenings will include classic songs, a chance for clogging and traditional Appalachian-called dance. Old Time Street Dances are geared toward participation at every age and skill level.

The Tuesday Night Block Parties are free and open to the public. For more information about LEAF, Old Time Street Dances and other upcoming events, follow Heart of Brevard on Facebook and Instagram and subscribe to their newsletter here.

###

Heart of Brevard 501(c)(3) is a North Carolina Main Street Community, designated by the NC Department of Commerce and Main Street & Rural Planning Center.  Heart of Brevard is a recognized leading program among the national network of more than 1,200 neighborhoods and communities who share both a commitment to creating high-quality places and to building stronger communities through preservation-based economic development. All Main Street America™ programs meet a set of National Accreditation Standards of Performance as outlined by the National Main Street Center.

Riverdance
Jun 21 @ 7:30 pm
Thomas Wolfe Auditorium

Riverdance

Riverdance: The New 25th Anniversary Show is a powerful and stirring reinvention of the beloved family favourite, celebrated the world over for its Grammy Award-winning music and the thrilling energy and passion of its Irish and international dance. Composer Bill Whelan has rerecorded his mesmerising soundtrack while producer Moya Doherty and director John McColgan have completely reimagined the ground-breaking show with innovative and spectacular lighting, projection, stage and costume designs and many of the cast for this rescheduled tour are so young that they were not even born in the year that the show first opened – 1995 at the Point Theatre in Dublin!

Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Apply for a Preservation Grant Today!
Jun 22 all-day
online w/Preservation Society of Asheville and Buncombe County
The Preservation Society of Asheville & Buncombe County
  Grants from $500 – $5000 will be offered to the public in three categories:
  1. Bricks-And-Mortar
Rehabilitation, restoration and repair of structures that are 50 years of age or older
  1. Public Education
Development of educational materials and programs that advance knowledge of our shared history
  1. Planning, Survey and Designation
Planning and design for building rehabilitation and restoration projects, historic resource surveys and local or national designations
Neighborhood Matching Grants
Jun 22 all-day
online w/ The City of Asheville
neighborhood grant collage

The second phase of Neighborhood Matching Grants will open for applications on June 20, bringing City investments into Asheville’s neighborhoods.

The Neighborhood Matching Grant program was created in 2021 with three main goals:

  • Build neighborhood capacity and increase civic participation;
  • Empower neighborhoods to self-determine improvement projects; and
  • Create and strengthen partnerships between the City and community groups

The first phase, launched in October 2021, funded projects in 14 neighborhoods that ranged from community garden education, to block parties, to sidewalk repairs and fence beautification.

Applications for this year’s program will be accepted from June 20 to July 29, 2022. Neighborhood organizations can apply for up to $5,000 in funds which they will then match through volunteer time, fundraising and in-kind donations.

“This program brings people together,” says Kristina Israel, Community Engagement Manager with the City’s Communication and Public Engagement Department. “We’ve seen residents collaborating to dream up, design and create projects that solve problems and make their neighborhoods more livable. I encourage anyone who is interested to find out more and talk to their neighbors about the program.”

Any project that is submitted must meet the following criteria:

  • Be achievable within 12 months on contract execution
  • Occur within Asheville’s city limits
  • Provide a public benefit and be accessible to all members of the community
  • Be planned, organized and implemented by community members
  • Must provide a dollar-for-dollar match (cash, volunteer hours, in-kind donation of goods or services)
RETOOLNC Grant Program Third Round of Funding
Jun 22 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
online

The North Carolina Department of Administration’s Office for Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB) has opened applications for grant funds for certified HUBs and disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) firms impacted by COVID-19. 

The RETOOLNC program awards up to $25,000 to eligible certified small, underutilized businesses to help with pandemic recovery efforts. 

To qualify for RETOOLNC funds, North Carolina businesses must:

  • Have been in operation since February 2019
  • Be certified with NCHUB or NCDOT DBE 
  • Be an independent business located within North Carolina 
  • Be a business with 50 employees or fewer (includes sole proprietorships, home based businesses, and independent contractors) 
  • Not have annual revenues exceeding $1,500,000 
  • Not be delinquent on North Carolina State income taxes 
  • Not have any active bankruptcies or tax liens 
  • Be a for-profit business 
  • Be an independent franchisor and locally owned, if it is a franchise 
  • Provide a detailed statement of how the business has been impacted due to COVID-19 
  • Be engaged in legal activity 
Thursday, June 23, 2022
Apply for a Preservation Grant Today!
Jun 23 all-day
online w/Preservation Society of Asheville and Buncombe County
The Preservation Society of Asheville & Buncombe County
  Grants from $500 – $5000 will be offered to the public in three categories:
  1. Bricks-And-Mortar
Rehabilitation, restoration and repair of structures that are 50 years of age or older
  1. Public Education
Development of educational materials and programs that advance knowledge of our shared history
  1. Planning, Survey and Designation
Planning and design for building rehabilitation and restoration projects, historic resource surveys and local or national designations
Neighborhood Matching Grants
Jun 23 all-day
online w/ The City of Asheville
neighborhood grant collage

The second phase of Neighborhood Matching Grants will open for applications on June 20, bringing City investments into Asheville’s neighborhoods.

The Neighborhood Matching Grant program was created in 2021 with three main goals:

  • Build neighborhood capacity and increase civic participation;
  • Empower neighborhoods to self-determine improvement projects; and
  • Create and strengthen partnerships between the City and community groups

The first phase, launched in October 2021, funded projects in 14 neighborhoods that ranged from community garden education, to block parties, to sidewalk repairs and fence beautification.

Applications for this year’s program will be accepted from June 20 to July 29, 2022. Neighborhood organizations can apply for up to $5,000 in funds which they will then match through volunteer time, fundraising and in-kind donations.

“This program brings people together,” says Kristina Israel, Community Engagement Manager with the City’s Communication and Public Engagement Department. “We’ve seen residents collaborating to dream up, design and create projects that solve problems and make their neighborhoods more livable. I encourage anyone who is interested to find out more and talk to their neighbors about the program.”

Any project that is submitted must meet the following criteria:

  • Be achievable within 12 months on contract execution
  • Occur within Asheville’s city limits
  • Provide a public benefit and be accessible to all members of the community
  • Be planned, organized and implemented by community members
  • Must provide a dollar-for-dollar match (cash, volunteer hours, in-kind donation of goods or services)
RETOOLNC Grant Program Third Round of Funding
Jun 23 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
online

The North Carolina Department of Administration’s Office for Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB) has opened applications for grant funds for certified HUBs and disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) firms impacted by COVID-19. 

The RETOOLNC program awards up to $25,000 to eligible certified small, underutilized businesses to help with pandemic recovery efforts. 

To qualify for RETOOLNC funds, North Carolina businesses must:

  • Have been in operation since February 2019
  • Be certified with NCHUB or NCDOT DBE 
  • Be an independent business located within North Carolina 
  • Be a business with 50 employees or fewer (includes sole proprietorships, home based businesses, and independent contractors) 
  • Not have annual revenues exceeding $1,500,000 
  • Not be delinquent on North Carolina State income taxes 
  • Not have any active bankruptcies or tax liens 
  • Be a for-profit business 
  • Be an independent franchisor and locally owned, if it is a franchise 
  • Provide a detailed statement of how the business has been impacted due to COVID-19 
  • Be engaged in legal activity 
Eliada Home guided walking Farm Tour
Jun 23 @ 11:00 am – 12:15 pm
Elida Homes

Join us at Eliada Home’s campus for a small group guided walking Farm Tour. Tours last approximately 1 hour. Participants will learn about outdoor and greenhouse growing practices, aquaponics, hydroponics, market gardening, corn maze production, and learn about our Animal Therapy program.

We will be meeting at the PARC building and walking to the different greenhouses, garden site, and a visit with our animals. Reservations required, tickets are $10 each visitor (to be collected at the time of the tour).

We recommend bringing the following: comfortable shoes for walking on pavement and grass, hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen.  This tour is not handicap accessible and will require participants to climb stairs and walk on uneven ground.

We will begin out tour promptly at the starting time, so please arrive 5-10 min early to allow for parking and check-in. If you are running late or cannot make your tour, please email [email protected] or call #828-348-2287.

All proceeds from ticket sales from your farm tour go directly back to helping the Campus Farm Program grow more food for the children of Eliada!

Click above photo to sign up for a time slot and number of people in your group. Payment for tour will be collected when you arrive. Cards accepted.

This tour is best suited for school age children ages 10+ and adults.

City Dance
Jun 23 @ 7:30 pm
Landmark Hal

Beginner’s workshop lesson at 7:30 P.M., then 8-11 P.M. Contra Dance with Country Waltzing at the break and the final dance. This is a partner dance but it’s not necessary to come with a partner. We have different live bands and callers.

Friday, June 24, 2022
Apply for a Preservation Grant Today!
Jun 24 all-day
online w/Preservation Society of Asheville and Buncombe County
The Preservation Society of Asheville & Buncombe County
  Grants from $500 – $5000 will be offered to the public in three categories:
  1. Bricks-And-Mortar
Rehabilitation, restoration and repair of structures that are 50 years of age or older
  1. Public Education
Development of educational materials and programs that advance knowledge of our shared history
  1. Planning, Survey and Designation
Planning and design for building rehabilitation and restoration projects, historic resource surveys and local or national designations
Neighborhood Matching Grants
Jun 24 all-day
online w/ The City of Asheville
neighborhood grant collage

The second phase of Neighborhood Matching Grants will open for applications on June 20, bringing City investments into Asheville’s neighborhoods.

The Neighborhood Matching Grant program was created in 2021 with three main goals:

  • Build neighborhood capacity and increase civic participation;
  • Empower neighborhoods to self-determine improvement projects; and
  • Create and strengthen partnerships between the City and community groups

The first phase, launched in October 2021, funded projects in 14 neighborhoods that ranged from community garden education, to block parties, to sidewalk repairs and fence beautification.

Applications for this year’s program will be accepted from June 20 to July 29, 2022. Neighborhood organizations can apply for up to $5,000 in funds which they will then match through volunteer time, fundraising and in-kind donations.

“This program brings people together,” says Kristina Israel, Community Engagement Manager with the City’s Communication and Public Engagement Department. “We’ve seen residents collaborating to dream up, design and create projects that solve problems and make their neighborhoods more livable. I encourage anyone who is interested to find out more and talk to their neighbors about the program.”

Any project that is submitted must meet the following criteria:

  • Be achievable within 12 months on contract execution
  • Occur within Asheville’s city limits
  • Provide a public benefit and be accessible to all members of the community
  • Be planned, organized and implemented by community members
  • Must provide a dollar-for-dollar match (cash, volunteer hours, in-kind donation of goods or services)
RETOOLNC Grant Program Third Round of Funding
Jun 24 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
online

The North Carolina Department of Administration’s Office for Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB) has opened applications for grant funds for certified HUBs and disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) firms impacted by COVID-19. 

The RETOOLNC program awards up to $25,000 to eligible certified small, underutilized businesses to help with pandemic recovery efforts. 

To qualify for RETOOLNC funds, North Carolina businesses must:

  • Have been in operation since February 2019
  • Be certified with NCHUB or NCDOT DBE 
  • Be an independent business located within North Carolina 
  • Be a business with 50 employees or fewer (includes sole proprietorships, home based businesses, and independent contractors) 
  • Not have annual revenues exceeding $1,500,000 
  • Not be delinquent on North Carolina State income taxes 
  • Not have any active bankruptcies or tax liens 
  • Be a for-profit business 
  • Be an independent franchisor and locally owned, if it is a franchise 
  • Provide a detailed statement of how the business has been impacted due to COVID-19 
  • Be engaged in legal activity 
Saturday, June 25, 2022
Apply for a Preservation Grant Today!
Jun 25 all-day
online w/Preservation Society of Asheville and Buncombe County
The Preservation Society of Asheville & Buncombe County
  Grants from $500 – $5000 will be offered to the public in three categories:
  1. Bricks-And-Mortar
Rehabilitation, restoration and repair of structures that are 50 years of age or older
  1. Public Education
Development of educational materials and programs that advance knowledge of our shared history
  1. Planning, Survey and Designation
Planning and design for building rehabilitation and restoration projects, historic resource surveys and local or national designations
Neighborhood Matching Grants
Jun 25 all-day
online w/ The City of Asheville
neighborhood grant collage

The second phase of Neighborhood Matching Grants will open for applications on June 20, bringing City investments into Asheville’s neighborhoods.

The Neighborhood Matching Grant program was created in 2021 with three main goals:

  • Build neighborhood capacity and increase civic participation;
  • Empower neighborhoods to self-determine improvement projects; and
  • Create and strengthen partnerships between the City and community groups

The first phase, launched in October 2021, funded projects in 14 neighborhoods that ranged from community garden education, to block parties, to sidewalk repairs and fence beautification.

Applications for this year’s program will be accepted from June 20 to July 29, 2022. Neighborhood organizations can apply for up to $5,000 in funds which they will then match through volunteer time, fundraising and in-kind donations.

“This program brings people together,” says Kristina Israel, Community Engagement Manager with the City’s Communication and Public Engagement Department. “We’ve seen residents collaborating to dream up, design and create projects that solve problems and make their neighborhoods more livable. I encourage anyone who is interested to find out more and talk to their neighbors about the program.”

Any project that is submitted must meet the following criteria:

  • Be achievable within 12 months on contract execution
  • Occur within Asheville’s city limits
  • Provide a public benefit and be accessible to all members of the community
  • Be planned, organized and implemented by community members
  • Must provide a dollar-for-dollar match (cash, volunteer hours, in-kind donation of goods or services)
Sunday, June 26, 2022
Apply for a Preservation Grant Today!
Jun 26 all-day
online w/Preservation Society of Asheville and Buncombe County
The Preservation Society of Asheville & Buncombe County
  Grants from $500 – $5000 will be offered to the public in three categories:
  1. Bricks-And-Mortar
Rehabilitation, restoration and repair of structures that are 50 years of age or older
  1. Public Education
Development of educational materials and programs that advance knowledge of our shared history
  1. Planning, Survey and Designation
Planning and design for building rehabilitation and restoration projects, historic resource surveys and local or national designations
Neighborhood Matching Grants
Jun 26 all-day
online w/ The City of Asheville
neighborhood grant collage

The second phase of Neighborhood Matching Grants will open for applications on June 20, bringing City investments into Asheville’s neighborhoods.

The Neighborhood Matching Grant program was created in 2021 with three main goals:

  • Build neighborhood capacity and increase civic participation;
  • Empower neighborhoods to self-determine improvement projects; and
  • Create and strengthen partnerships between the City and community groups

The first phase, launched in October 2021, funded projects in 14 neighborhoods that ranged from community garden education, to block parties, to sidewalk repairs and fence beautification.

Applications for this year’s program will be accepted from June 20 to July 29, 2022. Neighborhood organizations can apply for up to $5,000 in funds which they will then match through volunteer time, fundraising and in-kind donations.

“This program brings people together,” says Kristina Israel, Community Engagement Manager with the City’s Communication and Public Engagement Department. “We’ve seen residents collaborating to dream up, design and create projects that solve problems and make their neighborhoods more livable. I encourage anyone who is interested to find out more and talk to their neighbors about the program.”

Any project that is submitted must meet the following criteria:

  • Be achievable within 12 months on contract execution
  • Occur within Asheville’s city limits
  • Provide a public benefit and be accessible to all members of the community
  • Be planned, organized and implemented by community members
  • Must provide a dollar-for-dollar match (cash, volunteer hours, in-kind donation of goods or services)
Vaughn Newman Dance
Jun 26 @ 7:00 pm
Gunter Theatre

Vaughn Newman Dance

Did you hear about the rose that grew from a crack in the concrete? Proving nature’s law is wrong, it learned to walk without having feet.  By keeping its dreams, it learned to breathe fresh air.

We wouldn’t ask why a rose grew from the concrete for having damaged petals; in turn, we would all celebrate its tenacity and love its will to reach the sun. Well, we are the roses. -Tupac Shakur

In Concrete Roses, Greenville’s very own Vaughn Newman Dance and ZAKI West African Drum & Dance Ensemble will serenade audiences with soulful dance and exhilarating drumming for one night only. This message of culture and triumph will deepen and enlighten your senses, supported by Contemporary and West African Dance.

Monday, June 27, 2022
Apply for a Preservation Grant Today!
Jun 27 all-day
online w/Preservation Society of Asheville and Buncombe County
The Preservation Society of Asheville & Buncombe County
  Grants from $500 – $5000 will be offered to the public in three categories:
  1. Bricks-And-Mortar
Rehabilitation, restoration and repair of structures that are 50 years of age or older
  1. Public Education
Development of educational materials and programs that advance knowledge of our shared history
  1. Planning, Survey and Designation
Planning and design for building rehabilitation and restoration projects, historic resource surveys and local or national designations
Neighborhood Matching Grants
Jun 27 all-day
online w/ The City of Asheville
neighborhood grant collage

The second phase of Neighborhood Matching Grants will open for applications on June 20, bringing City investments into Asheville’s neighborhoods.

The Neighborhood Matching Grant program was created in 2021 with three main goals:

  • Build neighborhood capacity and increase civic participation;
  • Empower neighborhoods to self-determine improvement projects; and
  • Create and strengthen partnerships between the City and community groups

The first phase, launched in October 2021, funded projects in 14 neighborhoods that ranged from community garden education, to block parties, to sidewalk repairs and fence beautification.

Applications for this year’s program will be accepted from June 20 to July 29, 2022. Neighborhood organizations can apply for up to $5,000 in funds which they will then match through volunteer time, fundraising and in-kind donations.

“This program brings people together,” says Kristina Israel, Community Engagement Manager with the City’s Communication and Public Engagement Department. “We’ve seen residents collaborating to dream up, design and create projects that solve problems and make their neighborhoods more livable. I encourage anyone who is interested to find out more and talk to their neighbors about the program.”

Any project that is submitted must meet the following criteria:

  • Be achievable within 12 months on contract execution
  • Occur within Asheville’s city limits
  • Provide a public benefit and be accessible to all members of the community
  • Be planned, organized and implemented by community members
  • Must provide a dollar-for-dollar match (cash, volunteer hours, in-kind donation of goods or services)
RETOOLNC Grant Program Third Round of Funding
Jun 27 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
online

The North Carolina Department of Administration’s Office for Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB) has opened applications for grant funds for certified HUBs and disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) firms impacted by COVID-19. 

The RETOOLNC program awards up to $25,000 to eligible certified small, underutilized businesses to help with pandemic recovery efforts. 

To qualify for RETOOLNC funds, North Carolina businesses must:

  • Have been in operation since February 2019
  • Be certified with NCHUB or NCDOT DBE 
  • Be an independent business located within North Carolina 
  • Be a business with 50 employees or fewer (includes sole proprietorships, home based businesses, and independent contractors) 
  • Not have annual revenues exceeding $1,500,000 
  • Not be delinquent on North Carolina State income taxes 
  • Not have any active bankruptcies or tax liens 
  • Be a for-profit business 
  • Be an independent franchisor and locally owned, if it is a franchise 
  • Provide a detailed statement of how the business has been impacted due to COVID-19 
  • Be engaged in legal activity 
Tuesday, June 28, 2022
Apply for a Preservation Grant Today!
Jun 28 all-day
online w/Preservation Society of Asheville and Buncombe County
The Preservation Society of Asheville & Buncombe County
  Grants from $500 – $5000 will be offered to the public in three categories:
  1. Bricks-And-Mortar
Rehabilitation, restoration and repair of structures that are 50 years of age or older
  1. Public Education
Development of educational materials and programs that advance knowledge of our shared history
  1. Planning, Survey and Designation
Planning and design for building rehabilitation and restoration projects, historic resource surveys and local or national designations
Neighborhood Matching Grants
Jun 28 all-day
online w/ The City of Asheville
neighborhood grant collage

The second phase of Neighborhood Matching Grants will open for applications on June 20, bringing City investments into Asheville’s neighborhoods.

The Neighborhood Matching Grant program was created in 2021 with three main goals:

  • Build neighborhood capacity and increase civic participation;
  • Empower neighborhoods to self-determine improvement projects; and
  • Create and strengthen partnerships between the City and community groups

The first phase, launched in October 2021, funded projects in 14 neighborhoods that ranged from community garden education, to block parties, to sidewalk repairs and fence beautification.

Applications for this year’s program will be accepted from June 20 to July 29, 2022. Neighborhood organizations can apply for up to $5,000 in funds which they will then match through volunteer time, fundraising and in-kind donations.

“This program brings people together,” says Kristina Israel, Community Engagement Manager with the City’s Communication and Public Engagement Department. “We’ve seen residents collaborating to dream up, design and create projects that solve problems and make their neighborhoods more livable. I encourage anyone who is interested to find out more and talk to their neighbors about the program.”

Any project that is submitted must meet the following criteria:

  • Be achievable within 12 months on contract execution
  • Occur within Asheville’s city limits
  • Provide a public benefit and be accessible to all members of the community
  • Be planned, organized and implemented by community members
  • Must provide a dollar-for-dollar match (cash, volunteer hours, in-kind donation of goods or services)
RETOOLNC Grant Program Third Round of Funding
Jun 28 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
online

The North Carolina Department of Administration’s Office for Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB) has opened applications for grant funds for certified HUBs and disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) firms impacted by COVID-19. 

The RETOOLNC program awards up to $25,000 to eligible certified small, underutilized businesses to help with pandemic recovery efforts. 

To qualify for RETOOLNC funds, North Carolina businesses must:

  • Have been in operation since February 2019
  • Be certified with NCHUB or NCDOT DBE 
  • Be an independent business located within North Carolina 
  • Be a business with 50 employees or fewer (includes sole proprietorships, home based businesses, and independent contractors) 
  • Not have annual revenues exceeding $1,500,000 
  • Not be delinquent on North Carolina State income taxes 
  • Not have any active bankruptcies or tax liens 
  • Be a for-profit business 
  • Be an independent franchisor and locally owned, if it is a franchise 
  • Provide a detailed statement of how the business has been impacted due to COVID-19 
  • Be engaged in legal activity