EVENT SUPPORT GRANT

ELIGIBILITY & REQUIREMENTS

• The event producer must be a non-profit 501c organization in operation for at least one year at the time of application.
• At the time of application, non-profit organizations must maintain a physical presence in Buncombe County by conducting business and providing services within Buncombe County.
• All events supported must be admission-free and open to the public, permitted under the City’s Outdoor Special Event office, and conducted in person within Asheville’s outdoor public spaces.
• Program must take place between January 1- December 31, 2025.
• Final performance report and reimbursement request must be submitted within 60 days of the event date or last date in a series.
• You may submit only one application per organization. If you are applying for multiple projects, you will submit a separate budget worksheet for each.

PRIORITIES

Proposals that increase exposure to the arts and promote a high quality of life for residents within the community through arts programming will receive priority.

ALLOWABLE EXPENSES

Grant funding will be dispersed on a reimbursement basis upon execution of the event.

Grant funds are restricted to reimbursement for the following City fees and charges, also outlined in the Grant Benefit Calculation Worksheet.

• Application Fees & Alcohol permit Fees
• Property Use Fees
• Street Closure Permit Fees
• Temporary Use Permit Fees (Structural/ Electrical/ Fire)
• Transit Impact Fees
• Barricade & Cone Rentals
• Parking Closure Fees

Please note: No other City fees or non-City fees will be reimbursed.