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 midnight on February 14th, 2025. FAQ's are posted on the website and will answer most questions about our process and priorities. WIN will hold two informational sessions on February 14th (in-person) and February 16th (Zoom) for those 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 non-profits, 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 and Wellness (2027)
Environment (2028)
The Grants Committee narrows the applicants down to a few finalists with the strongest submissions. It interviews the finalist to gain further clarification about their proposals and to allow the nonprofits to demonstrate the passion behind their projects. WIN members subsequently 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 10th, 2025: Application Released
January 14th and 16th, 2025: Informational Sessions
February 14th, 2025: Applications Due
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
May 10th, 2025: Grant recipients are notified
May 15th, 2025: Grant recipients are announced to the membership and honored at
WIN's Annual Grantee Celebration
Grants Committee Chair: Amy Horgan
Read about WIN's Previous Grant Recipients