Asheville Area Arts Council

Asheville Event Support Grant (Event Support Grant)

Who can apply: Applicants must be nonprofit organizations or qualifying for-profit businesses operating for at least one year and maintaining a physical presence in Buncombe County. For-profit applicants must be located within the proposed event footprint. Events must be admission-free, open to the public, permitted through the City’s Outdoor Special Event office, and held in Asheville outdoor public spaces. Applications must be submitted at least 45 days, preferably 60 days, before the event.

Deadline: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until November 15, 2026; applications must be submitted at least 45 days before the event.