Governor Stein Awards $8.5M for WNC Small Business Infrastructure
By Jessica Chen | Published 2026-03-20T23:15:27.287Z
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Location: Asheville, NC, Western North Carolina
WNC small businesses can access $8.5M in grants for infrastructure & hurricane recovery. Learn how to apply for these funds now!
WNC-- Governor Josh Stein, the State of North Carolina has hit a major milestone in the recovery of our mountain communities. On March 20, 2026, Governor Stein announced nearly $8.5 million in new grants to rebuild the public systems that local entrepreneurs depend on. This latest round brings the total awarded to nearly $30 million of the original $55 million fund, according to organizers, ensuring that these programs bridge the gap between immediate disaster response and long-term economic sta
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