As part of its ongoing dedication to education and community impact, Tanger Outlets Asheville has announced the recipients of its 2025 TangerKids Grants. 

Local winners include Buncombe County Schools Preschool for Special Services Discovery Classrooms initiative; Weaverville Elementary Garden Project; Johnston Elementary STEAM on the Rise; Community High School Shaped by Hand—A Clay Project; Pisgah Elementary PE, Music and Games.

Through its TangerKids 2025 Grants program, Tanger is donating more than $200,000 to fund 176 grants on behalf of 37 Tanger shopping centers. These funds will be used to support schools and educational programs in local communities across the U.S. and Canada.

“Tanger Asheville remains committed to helping students succeed across our community,” said Tanger Asheville Marketing Director Megan Thorp. “By listening closely to local schools and educators, we’re able to support projects that respond to real, on-the-ground needs. TangerKids Grants help create inclusive, engaging learning environments and give students the resources they need to thrive – both in the classroom and beyond.”

Throughout the program’s history spanning nearly 30 years, Tanger has contributed more than $3.9 million to school-focused initiatives in the communities it serves. The annual program is eligible for public and private schools from pre-K to grade 12. Applications were open from Aug. 11 – Oct. 18, 2025, and grant recipients were chosen from numerous applicants within the Blue Ridge area.

Tanger Asheville will celebrate TangerKids Day on Jan. 30 with check presentations to the schools.

To learn more about TangerKids Grants, please visit grants.tanger.com.

Source: Tanger Outlets