The Arts Council of Wilmington and New Hanover County
The Arts Council of Wilmington and New Hanover County serves as an intermediary and will administer the Arts and Culture Grants Program in 2026, leveraging its expertise and local infrastructure to ensure broad and effective distribution.
Grant Categories & Award Structure
Small Organization Grants (up to $5,000)
For emerging or volunteer-led organizations supporting arts programming and community engagement
Organizational Sustainability Grants (up to $15,000)
For established organizations with paid staff, facilities, or significant operating expenses
In administering funds from The Endowment, the Arts Council is committed to expanding equitable access to arts funding, supporting organizations of varied sizes and disciplines, ensuring broad geographic and community representation across New Hanover County, and advancing arts and culture as drivers of community vitality and economic development.
Final funding recommendations must be approved by the board of directors of the Arts Council of Wilmington and New Hanover County in accordance with its governance policies and the terms of its grant agreement with The Endowment.
The Arts Council of Wilmington will accept grant requests for $430,000 in available funding from February 1-28, 2026.
Read the full Arts and Culture Program Announcement HERE
Learn More and Apply through The Arts Council of Wilmington and New Hanover County
