B Local Asheville & WNC announces newly available grants
Aug 14, 2023 02:09PM ● By WNC Business
The mission of B Local Asheville & WNC is to grow the certified B Corp community in the Asheville area. They've announced the availability of grants of up to $500 to reimburse local companies for their costs related to obtaining B Corp certification.
To further the goals of the B Corp movement, B Local Asheville & WNC will prioritize grants to companies with majority ownership by underrepresented groups (BIPOC, GLBTIA+, those living with a disability, and women).
Grant Eligibility
To further the goals of the B Corp movement, B Local Asheville & WNC will prioritize grants to companies with majority ownership by underrepresented groups (BIPOC, GLBTIA+, those living with a disability, and women).
Grant Eligibility
- Based in or with an operational presence in WNC
- Certified by B Lab within 90 days of application
- Less than 10 employees
- Have not received a grant previously
Grants can be used to offset the certification fee charged by B Lab, funds paid to an institute of higher education for student support to achieve B Corp certification, or the cost of a B Corp certification consultant.
Additional details and the application can be found on B Local's website.
Grants will be available so long as funds allow. Donations may be made via our fiscal sponsor, Mountain BizWorks (please add a note with your payment specifying "B Local" to ensure funds reach the organization).
Source: B Local Asheville & WNC
Additional details and the application can be found on B Local's website.
Grants will be available so long as funds allow. Donations may be made via our fiscal sponsor, Mountain BizWorks (please add a note with your payment specifying "B Local" to ensure funds reach the organization).
Source: B Local Asheville & WNC