Together We Can Do So Much
“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” These words …
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News & Reports
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Many Lives, One Grant: The Power of Community Working Together
Established in Wilmington in 1996, Canines for Service is a local nonprofit that transforms lives …
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Creating Spaces for Connection: Autism Society of North Carolina, Inc.
In June 2025, The Endowment awarded a $5,000 Community Grant to the Autism Society of …
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Aretta Williams Earns Her Nursing Degree
Aretta Williams’ path to nursing was years in the making. After earning degrees in anthropology …
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THE FIRST ROUND OF THE ENDOWMENT’S 2026 COMMUNITY GRANTS PROGRAM IS NOW OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS!
The Spring Cycle of The Endowment’s 2026 Community Grants Program is now open for applications, …
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THE ENDOWMENT ANNOUNCES 2026 BOARD LEADERSHIP
Shannon Winslow and Bill Blair to Lead The Endowment Board in 2026 Wilmington, N.C. The …
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THE ENDOWMENT’S GRANT AWARDS TOP $59 MILLION FOR 2025
Access Dental Care Receives Final Award of 2025 Wilmington, N.C. The Endowment is pleased to …
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THE ENDOWMENT ESTABLISHES $2 MILLION EMERGENCY RECOVERY GRANT RESERVE FOR 2026
Wilmington, N.C. Advancing its commitment to strengthening community resilience and safety, The Endowment has established …
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THE ENDOWMENT SELECTS NC CHILD AND UNC CHAPEL HILL FOR 2 NEW LANDSCAPE ANALYSES
WILMINGTON, N.C. The Endowment is pleased to announce two new landscape assessments to guide strategic …
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THE ENDOWMENT AWARDS $500,000 TO UNCW’S CENTER FOR MARINE SCIENCE
WILMINGTON, N.C. The Endowment has awarded a $500,000 grant to the University of North Carolina …
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Partnering for Housing 2024 Grants
This report highlights the need for affordable and stable housing, with thousands of households facing …
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Early Insights
2022-2023 Grants Analysis This Report Summarizes activities and outcomes for grants awarded in 2022 and …
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Working Together for Food Access
This report provides an overview of The Endowment’s grants from 2022-2024 to help reduce food …
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THE ENDOWMENT AWARDS $500,000 IN COMMUNITY GRANTS TO 41 ORGANIZATIONS
Supporting innovation, collaboration, and community-led solutions across New Hanover County The Endowment is pleased to …
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