THE ENDOWMENT PARTNERS WITH NATIONAL AND LOCAL FUNDERS TO OPEN NEW PATHWAYS TO ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY IN NEW HANOVER COUNTY
New construction trades training program reaching veterans, opportunity youth, and residents who face barriers to …
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THE ENDOWMENT AWARDS $5.17M STRENGTHENING WORKFORCE PATHWAYS
Expanding Education-to-Career Pathways for New Hanover County Youth and Adults WILMINGTON, N.C. The Endowment is …
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Community in Bloom: The Carolina Beach Mural Project Brings Art, Life, and Opportunity to Pleasure Island
Last spring, the Carolina Beach Mural Project received a $2,500 Community Grant from The Endowment …
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Open House Youth Shelter Opens Its Doors to New Hanover County Youth
Less than seven months after The Endowment awarded a $1,475,000 grant to Coastal Horizons for the …
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Avenue Flats Breaks Ground, Advancing Workforce Housing Through Partnership
On Wednesday, February 25, 2026, leaders from across New Hanover County gathered to celebrate the …
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Placemaking for Generations to Come
The City of Wilmington, New Hanover County, and The Endowment are pleased to announce a …
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THE ENDOWMENT BOARD NAMES SOPHIE DAGENAIS PRESIDENT AND CEO
Guiding The Endowment with stability, continuity, and long-term vision. WILMINGTON, N.C. The Endowment’s Board of …
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Building Leaders Through Adventure: The Britt Foundation and the Power of Community Grants
The Britt Foundation develops leaders through adventure—one challenge, one connection, and one life-changing experience at …
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THE ENDOWMENT ANNOUNCES FIRST GRANT AWARDS OF 2026
Placemaking and Child Nutrition in New Hanover County In partnership with the City of Wilmington …
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Together We Can Do So Much
“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” These words …
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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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Building a Stronger Nursing Workforce Starts with Building a Stronger Pipeline
In 2024, The Endowment made a three-year investment of $22.3 million in the …
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The Endowment Announces $15.8 Million in Grants to Expand Recreation and Care for all Generations in New Hanover County
Strengthening recreation, health, and community support systems for residents at every stage of life. The …
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The countdown is on! Has your organization applied?
The countdown is on! Has your organization applied? The Fall Cycle of The Endowment’s 2026 Community …
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Navigating Support and Constraints in Pursuit of Food Access
The Endowment’s Journey with Northside Food Cooperative and Growing Resilience Over the past year, we …
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2025 Community and Capacity Grants Program
This report provides an overview of The 2025 Community and Capacity Grants Program. As The …
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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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