Current Funding Options for Small Businesses State of North Carolina: Eligible NC businesses hampered by COVID-19 have until Jan. 31, 2022 to apply for a one-time grant under the state’s recently launched Business Recovery Grant Program. Learn more from NCDOR here U.S. Small Business Administration: COVID-19 relief options NC Department of Commerce: COVID Financial Support for Businesses U.S. Chamber: Coronavirus Emergency Loans: Small Business Guide and Checklist