$1.6M Slated to Help with Job Retention, Business Recovery as Buncombe Commissioners Approve Additional ARPA Funding

Buncombe County -- Buncombe County Government Community News Dec 8, 2021

Economic Development Purpose: Designed primarily for a target audience, BIPOC and women-owned businesses and sectors which have suffered substantial negative economic impacts from the pandemic by offering equity capital for business development

The next round of funding is expected in May of 2022. The federal government provides guidance about how this money can be used and when projects must be started and completed. Buncombe County is committed to investing these funds in projects that:

Align to County strategic plan and community priorities
Support equitable outcomes for most impacted populations
Leverage and align with other governmental funding sources
Make best use of this one-time infusion of resources
Have a lasting impact
If you or anyone you know are struggling to pay your rent, mortgage, or utilities, Buncombe County’s COVID Housing Assistance Program may be able to help. Click here for more information.

Follow along at Buncombe County’s COVID recovery funding webpage. For a complete list of project applications,  Find a list of all funded projects