Arts Community Development Grants (The Endowment)

Arts Community Development Grants (The Endowment)

Program Overview:
The Arts Council of Wilmington & NHC, in partnership with The Endowment, distributes grants to nonprofit arts organizations in New Hanover County. The Arts Council has been selected as The Endowment's first nonprofit sub-granting partner. Grants provide crucial programming and operating support to strengthen the local arts community.

Award Amount: Ranging from $2,000 to $10,000

Geographic Scope: New Hanover County

Funding Source: The Endowment was established from the sale of the county-owned New Hanover Regional Medical Center to Novant Health in 2020, with an initial fund of nearly $1.3 billion.

Recurrence: Grants will be awarded each year in perpetuity.

Eligible Applicants

• Nonprofit arts organizations in New Hanover County

Purpose

• Programming support
• Operating support for arts organizations

About The Endowment

The Endowment's mission is to address root challenges in community safety, community development, social and health equity, and education and to develop impactful solutions for every person in New Hanover County.

About the Arts Council

The Arts Council of Wilmington & NHC is the nucleus of Wilmington's vibrant arts scene. It is the Designated County Partner to the NC Arts Council and is the art agency of record for the City of Wilmington and New Hanover County.

Recent Award Distribution

For 2024-2025, $172,000 was distributed to 30+ nonprofit arts organizations.

Contact Information

Phone: 910.343.0998 Email: info@artswilmington.org Address: 221 N. Front St., Suite 101, Wilmington, NC 28401