UPCOMING GRANT APPLICATION CYCLES
North Carolina Grassroots Arts Program Grants (for organizations)
May 1 – June 13, 2025
North Carolina Artist Support Grants
For artists in New Hanover, Brunswick, Pender, Columbus, and Bladen Counties
August 1 – September 12, 2025
ARTS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GRANTS
Deadline: December 16, 2024
The Arts Council of Wilmington & New Hanover County accepted applications for Arts Community Development Grants powered by the New Hanover Community Endowment through December 16, 2024.
The New Hanover Community Endowment was established from the sale of the County-owned New Hanover Regional Medical Center to Novant Health in 2020. From its sale, the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners invested nearly $1.3 billion to form the endowment to benefit the community.
The Arts Council of Wilmington & NHC will administer $170,000 in funds to New Hanover County-based nonprofit arts organizations through two grant pools:
1. Operating expenses are reserved for arts organizations with professional staff, facilities, or budget sizes of $75,000 or greater.
2. Other organizations may apply for ten (10) programming of $2000 to present quality arts experiences with measurable outcomes.
Decisions will be announced by January 15, 2025.
Please email questions to grants@artswilmington.org or call 910-343-0998.
OTHER GRANT RESOURCES
Hello Arts! Applications Available Year-Round
The Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College and The Arts Council of Wilmington and New Hanover County are pleased to announce that applications for Hello Arts! (formerly Broadway for a Better World) will be accepted throughout the year. The awards will be granted twice a year, once in January and again in July. Previous applicants are welcome to apply again.
Hello Arts! is funded through the tremendous generosity of private donors, with the mission of making the theater experience and all of its associated benefits available to underserved populations, particularly young people under the age of eighteen. The grant program is administered by the Arts Council of Wilmington and New Hanover County, and grant recipients are selected by an independent committee.
Nonprofit organizations in New Hanover and Pender counties may apply to receive tickets to Wilson Center performances.
Arts Council Announces $100,000 in Grants:
The Arts Council of Wilmington/New Hanover County is set to distribute a total of $100,000 in grants to local artists and arts organizations during its annual Jingle & Mingle reception. This event will take place on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. at the Dreams Center for Arts Education, located at 901 Fanning St.
CLICK HERE TO SEE THE LISTS OF FY 2024-2025 AWARD RECIPIENTS!
