The 2026 Festivals & Cultural Events Support Fund is Now Open
Applications Will be Accepted Until Friday, October 17 at 5 p.m.
The Festivals and Cultural Events Support Fund has returned to offer financial assistance for local events that make Asheville and Buncombe County a wonderful place to live and visit. We invite you to partner with us to create a meaningful event that welcomes visitors back to our community and contributes to our region’s revival next year.
Over the years, an eclectic collection of festivals and cultural events have received grants from the authority's support fund, ranging from time-honored traditions, such as Shindig on the Green and Black Mountain's Sourwood Festival, to cultural celebrations like the Blue Ridge Pride Festival and Goombay.
Buncombe-County-based nonprofits and municipal partners can now apply online for grants for festivals and cultural events:
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Eligible Events: Must take place between Jan. 1–Dec. 31, 2026
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Application deadline: Friday, October 17 at 5 p.m.
Awards will be announced during the November BCTDA Board meeting on Thursday, November 20. Grants will be disbursed after successful completion of each event. For full eligibility requirements and more information on the grant program, click here.
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