In the wake of Hurricane Helene's devastation, Asheville City Government said "Businesses that employ fewer than 200 full-time workers can apply for grants of up to $25,000 to help recover losses that aren’t covered by other forms of assistance." The deadline to apply is Wednesday, November 27, 2024.
Additionally, Buncombe County residents can receive construction and/or reconstruction funding through the Hazard Mitigation Grant program. The focus is to protect your property from future disasters. There are three projects tied to the Grant Program: Elevation, Mitigation Reconstruction and Acquisition.
Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP): Protect Your Property from Future Disasters
Buncombe County residents can receive funding to make their homes more resilient through home projects that reduce the long-term risk and impacts of natural hazards, such as floods, wildfires, and storms through the Hazard Mitigation Grant program (HMGP).
What Can HMGP Do for You?
- Elevation Project: The elevation project raises the home as is and builds a new foundation that raises the first floor above the 100-year flood elevation.
- Mitigation Reconstruction Project: The mitigation reconstruction project demolishes the old home, builds a new, higher foundation and a new home on the foundation.
- Acquisition Project: The acquisition project buys the property from the homeowner at the value of the property the day prior to the disaster, the home is demolished, and the property remains as greenspace into perpetuity.
Online Applications:
Applications remain open online for a full year after today!
To apply online, start by watching the North Carolina Department of Public Safety's 8-minute video here https://bit.ly/3CtrF8F, or by visiting the link in our bio.
Next, complete the 5-minute Grant Information Request form by clicking here https://bit.ly/3Cv4736, or by visiting the link in our bio.
After receiving an email from a Hazard Mitigation team member, complete and return the application as instructed in the email.
Be approved by the local government (town or county) for inclusion in their application to FEMA.
Apply here (or by clicking the link in our bio): https://bit.ly/3Cv4736
Why It Matters:
Disasters like Hurricane Helene have shown us the importance of being prepared. The HMGP is a unique opportunity to protect your home and reduce future risks—all while receiving expert guidance and financial support.