If you are a previous western North Carolina grantee of Sisters of North Carolina Legacy seeking information about applying for funding in the upcoming cycle, click here.
All powerful God, comforter of the afflicted, we pray that you will provide much needed consolation to all those impacted by Hurricane Helene.
Find the lost, comfort the grieving, strengthen the weary, encourage the hopeless and provide for all those who have been displaced and lost so much.
Inspire all of us to respond with generous spirits, compassionately serve our neighbors and be a source of relief from the devastation.
For Nonprofits Seeking Relief/Recovery Grants
AMY Wellness Foundation (Avery, Mitchell and Yancey counties)
Community Foundation of Burke County
Community Foundation of Henderson County
Community Foundation of Western North Carolina Disaster Relief Grants (18 counties in WNC and the Qualla Boundary)
Gateway Wellness Foundation (Burke, McDowell, Polk, Rutherford counties)
Golden LEAF Immediate relief for individuals and families including home repair, addressing unmet needs, and helping transition out of FEMA supported housing programs. Governmental entities and 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofits are eligible to apply. Funds may not be used to support businesses.
Polk County Community Foundation
North Carolina Disaster Relief Fund
For individuals Seeking Assistance
FEMA has approved $474 million in federal disaster assistance for Hurricane Helene survivors and over $351 million in public assistance funding to help communities rebuild. Click here to learn more about applying for FEMA assistance.
North Carolina Emergency Management has grants managers that can support applications: Click here for details.
Legal Aid of NC can assist with unemployment insurance, crisis cleanup, FEMA applications and more. Click here for information.
Pisgah Legal Services offers a wide variety of services - from applying for FEMA to accessing healthcare, disaster unemployment benefits, stopping domestic violence and much more. Click here for information.
Click here for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) information
Information: FEMA Benefits for Immigrants and Tenants
For Affected Businesses Seeking Assistance
Helene Business Recovery Fund (and other resources) from Mountain BizWorks
Federal Small Business Adminstration Loans
