In the wake of Hurricane Helene, our region faces the enormous task of rebuilding and restoring the places where we live, work, and learn. Businesses, schools, and other organizations have been impacted, and the road to recovery can feel overwhelming. As a company with deep roots in this region, we stand ready to assist in whatever ways we can, offering support to help you navigate this challenging time.
Resources for Federal Funding and Recovery
The federal government provides a range of funding options for organizations affected by natural disasters, helping to cover the costs of rebuilding and recovery. Below, you’ll find links to key resources that offer financial assistance:
- FEMA Disaster Assistance: https://www.fema.gov/assistance/public/process
- Eligibility Criteria
- Small Businesses
- Large Businesses
- Private Non-Profit Organizations
- Type of Assistance
- Public Assistance Program: Provides grants to state, tribal, territorial, and local governments, and certain private non-profits for emergency protective measures, debris removal, and restoring public infrastructure.
- Hazard Mitigation Assistance: Funding for projects that reduce disaster risk in the future.
- Documentation Required
- Proof of Business Ownership: Legal documents showing ownership.
- Damage Assessment: Documentation of disaster-related damages.
- Financial Records: Proof of financial need and business operations.
- Use of Funds
- Repair and Restoration: Funds can be used for repairing and restoring damaged property.
- Operational Costs: Covering essential operational costs during recovery.
- Mitigation Projects: Implementing projects to prevent future disaster damage.
- Eligibility Criteria
- SBA Disaster Loan Assistance for Businesses: https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/disaster-assistance
- GSA: All businesses, schools and organizations in FEMA declared disaster areas are currently eligible to use the General Services Administration (GSA) Schedule to get commercial products and services. WorkSpace Interiors is a GSA contract holder and designated Disaster Purchasing Program for furniture and furnishings. Please connect with us to learn more about GSA pricing. Phone: 423-392-2600 | Email: contact@workspaceinteriors.com
Here When You’re Ready to Rebuild
While recovery is the immediate priority, we understand that restoring your spaces to their former functionality is also critical. Our team specializes in helping businesses, schools, and other institutions refurnish their spaces quickly and efficiently, ensuring that when the time comes, you can return to an environment designed for productivity and growth.
Please reference this page as we will work on updating information for you as we learn more ways to support your organization.