Current Projects Last updated or reviewed on September 9, 2024 Funding Opportunities Strategic Partnership Grant Program – This program funds nonprofit organizations that work to close the education and opportunity gap experienced by low and moderate income students. The program awards funding on a competitive basis. Please visit the program’s web page for more information. Requests for Proposals To learn more about City-Wide bids, visit the Bids webpage. Public Notices Asheville Proposed Action Plan for CDBG and HOME Funds. View the Draft FY 2022 – 2023 Annual Action Plan. Visit the Community Development Public Notices webpage to learn more. Project Updates Duke Energy Downtown Electrical Substation Affordable Housing Plan, 2023/2024 Highlights Business Resource Library Economic Development staff worked with Western Carolina University graduate students and City IT staff to develop a business resource library to connect business owners at any stage of development to the resources they need. Local Home Ownership Calculator To assist with understanding what is needed to be a homeowner in the City of Asheville, we’ve created a “Local Housing Calculator” to help provide individuals and families with basic financial information as to what it takes to become a homeowner in Asheville. Learn More City Council Vision and Strategic Priorities City of Asheville Career Opportunities Resources Find more news and updates from the City of Asheville – News Homeless Resources APD Crime Prevention City of Asheville Services City of Asheville Projects City of Asheville Open Data Portal City of Asheville Public Records Requests City of Asheville Department Contacts & Descriptions Get Engaged! City of Asheville Virtual Engagement Hub City’s YouTube Channel City Council Meeting Materials Boards & Commissions City Council Committees Calendar of Meetings & Holidays Contact Information Megan Owens, Business Services Administrator