Community Health &
Wellness Grant Program

We provide grants to local nonprofits working to reduce alcohol and substance use in New Hanover County.

community Health & Wellness Grant Program

We provide grants to nonprofits working to reduce the impact of alcohol and substance misuse in New Hanover County.

Grant impact since 2021…

13

Local grantees

43

Grant awards

$3M+

Total funding

Did you know?

North Carolina ABC Boards have a responsibility to distribute 7% of net sales to alcohol education initiatives.

To achieve this, we offer the Community Health & Wellness Grant for local nonprofits, as well as the Underage Drinking Prevention & Education Award for graduating high school seniors in New Hanover County.

Did you know?

North Carolina ABC Boards have a responsibility to distribute 7% of net sales to alcohol education initiatives.

2026 Grant Partners

Short and long-term recovery support for survivors of human trafficking

A comprehensive recovery program for pregnant and newly postpartum women

Short and long-term recovery support for survivors of human trafficking

Youth trauma therapies that reduce the risk of alcohol and substance misuse

Outreach and pathways to recovery for unsheltered neighbors

SMART Moves alcohol & substance use prevention programming for local youth

Peer support training for men and women who are returning from prison

Palliative care to improve alcohol-related chronic illness outcomes

Expansion of access to cigarette cessation medications

Drug and alcohol prevention for youth, families, adults, and merchants

2026 Grant Partners

Short and long-term recovery support for survivors of human trafficking

A comprehensive recovery program for pregnant and newly postpartum women

Short and long-term recovery support for survivors of human trafficking

Youth trauma therapies that reduce the risk of future alcohol and substance misuse

Outreach and pathways to recovery for unsheltered neighbors

SMART Moves alcohol & substance use prevention programming for local youth

Peer support training for men and women who are returning from prison

Palliative care to improve alcohol-related chronic illness outcomes

Expansion of access to cigarette cessation medications

Evidence-based substance use services, including drug and alcohol prevention for youth, families, adults, and merchants in New Hanover County.

MORE ON THE GRANT PROGRAM

GRANT fOCUS

The Community Health & Wellness Grant Program supports prevention, education, treatment, and/or research for alcohol and substance abuse in New Hanover County.

How to apply

eLIGIBLE ORGANIZATIONS

Grant funding is restricted to 501c3 designated nonprofits serving residents of New Hanover County. Organizations must demonstrate strength in leadership, track record, and sustainability results.

Guidelines & Terms