Nonprofit organizations serving New Hanover County, with projects that will deliver strong results and solid impact in the area of Arts & Culture, are encouraged to apply for a 2025 grant. WIN's 2025 Application is available from January 10th, 2025 until 11:59pm on February 14th, 2025. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) are available and will answer most questions about our process and priorities. WIN will hold two information sessions, one on January 14th (in-person) and one on January 16th (on Zoom). These sessions are optional for those who are interested.
WIN grants typically range from $2,500 to $25,000. Projects or programs requesting funding at the higher end of this scale are expected to demonstrate greater measurable impact and a strong commitment to building organizational capacity for the future. WIN also values collaborative proposals with other area nonprofits, as these often benefit a wider, more diverse population.
GRANTS PROCESS
The Basics:
Every year, WIN makes several grants to nonprofits in New Hanover County for projects focused on a specific Area of Giving. WIN’s Area of Giving topics rotate in a four-year cycle among:
Arts & Culture (2025)
Education (2026)
Health & Wellness (2027)
Environment (2028)
The Grants Committee narrows the applicants down to a few finalists with the strongest submissions. They interview each finalist to gain more information about their proposals and how they will impact New Hanover County. WIN members are invited to hear from the finalists before voting on the Committee's slate of recommended grantees.
The 2025 WIN Area of Giving Arts & Culture
Key Dates for the 2025 Grant Cycle:
January 10, 2025: Application Released
January 14, 2025 5:30pm - 7:00pm Information Session (optional)
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UNCW
620 College Road
Wilmington, NC
January 16, 2025: Information Session (optional)
Online by Zoom
February 14, 2025: Applications Due at 11:59pm
April 2025: Grants Committee interviews representatives from nonprofits with most promising applications
Early May 2025: Q&A with WIN membership and membership vote on recommended slate of grantees
Grant recipients are notified no later than May 11, 2025
May 15th, 2025: Grant recipients gather with WIN membership at
WIN's Annual Grantee Celebration
Questions? Contact Grants Committee Chair: Amy Horgan
Read about WIN's Previous Grant Recipients