Asheville Business Grants by Industry
Compare local funding paths for Asheville businesses across technology, agriculture, manufacturing, healthcare, clean energy, women-owned companies, and other high-intent categories.
Provincial Programs Available in Asheville
These state-level and provincial grant programs are active and open to qualified businesses operating in the Asheville area:
Job Development Investment Grant (JDIG)
Agency: NC Department of Commerce
JDIG is North Carolina's premier performance-based incentive. It provides annual cash grants to companies that create high-quality jobs. The grant amount is calculated as a percentage (up to 75%) of the personal income tax withholdings associated with the new jobs. Unlike tax credits, JDIG is a cash payment, making it highly valuable for companies with limited tax liability.
One North Carolina Fund (OneNC)
Agency: NC Department of Commerce
OneNC is a discretionary cash grant fund used to secure competitive job creation projects. It requires a local match, meaning the city or county must also contribute incentives. It is often used for infrastructure upgrades (gas, water, rail) needed to make a specific site viable for a new facility.
NC IDEA SEED
Agency: NC IDEA (Private Foundation)
This is one of the few true "free money" grants for startups in the country. NC IDEA SEED provides $50,000 in non-dilutive funding to early-stage companies to validate their market and scale. It is highly competitive but prestigious; winning signals validation to future investors.
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Technology Startups
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Agriculture and Farming
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Manufacturing
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Healthcare and Medical
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Clean Tech and Energy
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Women-Owned Businesses
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Restaurants and Hospitality
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Retail and Main Street
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Non-profits and Social Enterprises
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Veteran-Owned Businesses
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Minority and BIPOC Founders
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Arts and Entertainment
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Education and EdTech
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Supply Chain and Logistics
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Local Trades and Construction
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