More than $17 million in grants from The Endowment
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The Endowment is awarding eight new grants totaling more than $17 million for initial disbursement in 2025 or 2026.
The grants will be used to expand healthcare access, strengthen youth and family services, provide safe and affordable housing, and preserve historic resources.
With these latest awards, The Endowment’s 2025 grantmaking reaches 167 grants totaling more than $58 million, benefiting New Hanover County.
“These grants represent partnership in motion,” said Sophie Dagenais, Interim President and CEO of The Endowment. “By investing in health, housing, youth programs, and community resources, we’re strengthening the systems that keep opportunity and resilience within reach for everyone in New Hanover County.”
The full list of grants is as follows:
MedNorth Health Center – $5,000,000 to complete the expansion and renovation of the center, increasing access to care and essential services
Diaper Bank of North Carolina – $447,906 to expand the eHub program and fund a full-time staff member at the Lower Cape Fear Branch
Kids Making It – $900,000 to help support general operations, expand, diversify funding, and launch the Apprentice Campus …
