Current Projects Last updated or reviewed on January 21, 2026 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 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
