Information from Orange County
Applications are open for the Orange County Business Investment Grant.
This program works to stimulate successful business development and expansion in the Orange County region. Ventures with a clear need for grant funds to grow their business, hire additional staff, grow the commercial tax base, and/or create a significant social and economic impact should apply now.
Orange County actively seeks to support and increase participation of women and minority-owned businesses in this grant program. The deadline to complete the application process is March 20, 2026, at 5 p.m.
Two types of grants are available:
- Small Grants- Up to $5,000
- Large Grants- Up to $10,000
For more information about this opportunity, please visit:
- https://www.orangecountync.gov/2761/Financial-Resources
- https://www.orangecountync.gov/DocumentCenter/View/37232/Business-Grant-Guidelines-1st-Cycle-Feb-2026
Feel free to reach out to the Town of Carrboro’s Economic Development Department at https://www.carrboronc.gov/152/Economic-Development to see if this opportunity is right for your business!