Annual Grant Program


The Annual Grant Program is a grant opportunity provided by the New Hanover County ABC Board. Eligible organizations are encouraged to submit proposals that bring important programming to those populations served by the organization. Together, partner grantee organizations and the ABC Board can have a positive impact on the community.

ABC Grant Program


FY 2024 Community Health & Wellness Grant Program

Be on the lookout – the ABC Board’s FY 2024 grant cycle opens soon!

The New Hanover County ABC Board's Community Health & Wellness Grant Program application period opens on Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at 9:00 am and closes on Friday, March 31, 2023 at 11:59 pm.

This competitive grant cycle is open to all qualifying New Hanover County non-profit, tax-exempt charitable organizations exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or governmental entities such as the State of North Carolina and its agencies, municipal corporations and political subdivisions of the State. Fiscal agent/sponsorship arrangements will not be considered. All 501(c)(3) determination letters must be located in and serving residents of New Hanover County.

Funding is only available for education, prevention, treatment and/or research of alcohol and/or substance abuse (substance use disorder) per Chapter 18B-805 (h) of the North Carolina General Statutes. 

Each year, the ABC Board demonstrates its strong commitment to investing in the community by awarding grants to support innovative programs and services that lead to interventions or strategies that prevent or combat alcohol and/or substance abuse. The ABC Board looks forward to partnering with qualified nonprofit organizations to collectively address these challenges and find solutions that lead to improving the overall health and wellness of New Hanover County residents.