Small Business Assistance Grants

Mecklenburg County will be offering the following Small Business Assistance Grant opportunities, with the application period beginning on September 1, 2026. View the press release.

  • Business Growth Grant – To help you with general business needs, this grant offers up to $50,000 of 1:1 matching funds for a one-time expense. There will be 4 grants awarded.
  • Commercial Property Demolition Grant – Turn a shabby structure into a showplace—helping to revitalize Mecklenburg County’s commercial corridors. There will be 2 grants awarded.
  • E-Commerce Grant – Helping your business establish or enhance its virtual presence so you can reach more customers, therefore creating growth opportunities. There will be 2 grants awarded.
  • Home-Based Business Transition Grant – Your home-based business was cozy, but now you’re bursting at the seams. We’re here to help you move into a commercial location. There will be 2 grants awarded.
  • Tourism Development Fund – A Mecklenburg County Tourism Zone Incentive
  • Tourism Marketing Support Grant – Provides financial assistance to eligible tourism partners for marketing projects that attract visitors, encourage overnight stays, and strengthen Mecklenburg County’s visitor economy.

FIND THE FUND THAT’S RIGHT FOR YOU

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