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THE REBUILD MARSHALL PROGRAM

Rebuild Marshall exists to stabilize and revitalize Madison County’s economic and cultural core through equitable, transparent support to disaster-impacted residents, business owners and commercial property owners–beginning at home in Marshall, NC and expanding as funding allows.

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By combining direct financial support, material procurement, volunteer labor coordination, and data-informed planning, the program provides structural recovery while fostering long-term resilience.

WHO REBUILD MARSHALL SERVES

This program is separated into two distinct arms of targeted support: one for business and commercial property owners in Downtown Marshall and another to support disaster-affected residents throughout Madison County who were directly impacted by Hurricane Helene–especially those who are underinsured, community-serving, or facing limited access to recovery aid.

MICRO-GRANTS

Rebuild Marshall micro-grants provide direct financial assistance to support disaster-impacted business owners in Marshall, NC with the cost of materials and/or contractor services for reconstruction. These micro-grants are designed to help bridge critical funding gaps not covered by insurance, FEMA, or other forms of aid. 

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In the fall of 2025, The Rebuild Marshall program awarded grants of $2,000 to 22 of downtown Marshall's disaster-impacted small businesses. 

This summer, MRA will be offering a second round of support grants of up to $5,000 to disaster-impacted business owners in downtown Marshall, to help with the cost of materials and/or contractor services for reconstruction. The application window for downtown Marshall businesses directly impacted by Hurricane Helene will be open from 5/1 - 5/31 of 2026. 

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ACCEPTABLE USES

  • Purchase of building materials for repair/rebuild
     

  • Payment to licensed contractors for repair/rebuild labor
     

  • Permit and inspection-related expenses
     

  • Site preparation and infrastructure repair (plumbing, electric, etc.)

For Business Owners

Applications for Round 2 of the Rebuild Marshall micro-grant are now open!

ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS MUST:

  • Be a registered business or hold a valid commercial lease agreement in Marshall

  • Demonstrate direct impact from Hurricane Helene

  • Submit verifiable documentation of physical damage (photos, estimates, reports, etc.)

  • Disclose all previously received disaster-related aid (insurance, FEMA, SBA, grants, etc.)

  • Show proof of business operations prior to the disaster (utility bills, payroll, sales reports, etc.)

  • Express a documented intent to reopen and remain operational within the county

  • Be in good standing with local tax and permit authorities

EXCLUSIONS:

  • Operating expenses for businesses (e.g. rent, payroll, utilities)
     

  • Cosmetic furnishings not related to operations
     

  • Costs already reimbursed by other grants or insurance
     

  • Renovations unrelated to disaster recovery
     

  • Businesses with no remaining storm-related recovery needs
    (see application form for details) 
     

  • Businesses outside Marshall town limits

Please Note: Funding for this initiative is limited and we expect the initial round of micro-grants for business owners will be competitive. Applications will be selected and award amounts determined based on application strength, feasibility, community reach, and financial need. 

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