Selected small businesses may receive an Impact Award of up to $5,000.

The small business will have no more than fifty (50) employees and must be physically located in Stokes County, NC.

Small businesses may utilize Impact Award funds for renovations, equipment, technology, inventory and other assets that will expand the business’s capacity to attract customers, grow inventory, or better serve their community.

Email applications to stokesarts@gmail.com

Deadline to Apply:  Applications must be received by 5pm on Friday, March 13, 2026