Beyond Open is a $20 million small business grant program administered by Foundation For The Carolinas (FFTC) and made possible through support from Wells Fargo’s Open for Business Fund. The Beyond Open grant program will help diverse, small business owners in Charlotte-Mecklenburg build wealth by investing in capital assets such as equipment, technology, inventory and real estate. Beyond Open grants across three categories of support from $5k - $250k+ will enable small businesses from start-ups to established businesses invest in capital assets for a range of needs. Beyond Open grants do not need to be repaid.