The Asheville Downtown Association (ADA) is now accepting applications for our Wristband Nonprofit Program, part of the Downtown After 5 summer concert series. The nonprofit organization works the wristband sales tents at the event and receives a $2000 grant. The ADA will select 5 nonprofit organizations, one for each Downtown After 5, held third Fridays, May-September.

Applications must be completed by March 1 in order to be considered for the 2019 season.

Please also note the following:

  • Deadline for submissions is March 1.
  • The applying organization must have at least 30 individuals, over 18, available to work in two shifts.  These shifts run from 4:45 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. and 7:00 – 9:15 p.m.
  • Organizations with a strong connection to downtown or those that provide services that directly benefit downtown will receive stronger consideration.

Downtown After 5 dates are: May 17, June 21, July 19, August 16 and September 20

Organizations are not required to be members of the Asheville Downtown Association to apply to become a wristband charity, however, local nonprofits can join to receive additional benefits for your organization.

If you have any questions, contact J. Nicole Bentley, Director of Membership and Sponsorship, Asheville Downtown Association.