COMMUNITY HEALTH & WELLNESS GRANT PROGRAM

The LOI window for FY 2026-2027 is now closed. The next grant application window will open on February 1, 2027.

COMMUNITY HEALTH & WELLNESS GRANT PROGRAM

New Hanover County ABC invites eligible nonprofits to apply for the Community Health & Wellness Grant Program.

The next application window will open on February 1, 2026.

GRANT FOCUS

We provide funding for programs that address alcohol and substance misuse in New Hanover County.

Requests must fall into one or more of the following categories:

Education

Prevention

Treatment

Research

BEFORE APPLYING

To determine your organization’s eligibility, please review the Community Health & Wellness Grant Guidelines & Terms.

Eligible Organizations:

  • Are located in and serving residents of New Hanover County

  • Maintain a status of non-profit, charitable organization, tax-exempt under section 501c3 of the Internal Revenue Code

  • Have a 501c3 Determination Letter with an active Solicitation License – Check your Solicitation License status here!

  • Have evidence of at least three consecutive years of demonstrated organization strength in leadership, track record, and sustainability

  • For requests over $25,000, have an independent audit completed by a licensed certified public accountant within two (2) fiscal years

  • For requests $25,000 or under, have a review or audit completed by a licensed certified public accountant within two (2) fiscal years

IMPORTANT DATES

FEBRUARY 1 2027

An LOI Form will become available in the Foundant grant management portal on February 1st, 2027. The LOI exists to help us determine organization and/or program eligibility.

FEBRUARY 15 2027

The LOI Form will be due in Foundant by 11:59 p.m on February 15th, 2027. Upon approval of the LOI Form, the full grant application will become available for completion. We suggest completing the LOI Form prior to the deadline, to allow more time to complete the full grant application.

FEBRUARY 28 2027

The complete grant application is due in Foundant by 11:59 p.m on February 28th, 2027.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

  • Most current 501c3 IRS Determination Letter/Letter of Proof

  • Most recent independent audit/review within previous two fiscal years

  • List of project/program personnel and qualifications

  • Current Board of Directors roster

  • Signed grant program Guidelines & Terms

  • Current year Budget & Narrative (Template provided)

  • Project/Program timeline (Template provided)

  • Current and previous year organizational budgets

EVALUATIONS & SITE VISITS

  • Applications are scored by an evaluation team appointed by New Hanover County ABC Board. Evaluators will score each application out of 100 points using a standardized evaluation rubric.

  • Once evaluations are complete, the top ten organizations scoring over 80 points may be contacted for a one-hour site visit. Site visits generally take place during April.

MORE INFORMATION

Please direct questions regarding the New Hanover County ABC Board Community Health & Wellness Grant Program to Lauren Iammatteo, Outreach & Communications Specialist.

COMMUNITY HEALTH & WELLNESS GRANT PROGRAM

The LOI window for FY 2026-2027 is now closed. The next grant application window will open on February 1, 2027.

GRANT FOCUS

We provide funding for programs that provide prevention, education, treatment, or research for alcohol and substance misuse in New Hanover County.

BEFORE APPLYING

To determine eligibility, please review our Guidelines & Terms.

Eligible Organizations:

  • Are located in and serving residents of New Hanover County

  • Maintain a status of non-profit, charitable organization, tax-exempt under section 501c3 of the Internal Revenue Code

  • Have a 501c3 Determination Letter with an active Solicitation License – Check your Solicitation License status here!

  • Have evidence of at least three consecutive years of demonstrated organization strength in leadership, track record, and sustainability results

  • For requests over $25,000, have an independent audit completed by a licensed certified public accountant within two (2) fiscal years

  • For requests $25,000 or under, have a review or audit completed by a licensed certified public accountant within two (2) fiscal years

IMPORTANT DATES

FEBRUARY 1 2027

An LOI Form will become available in the Foundant grant management portal on February 1st, 2027. The LOI exists to help us determine organization and/or program eligibility.

FEBRUARY 15 2027

The LOI Form will be due in Foundant by 11:59 p.m on February 15th, 2027. Upon LOI approval, the full grant application will become available for completion.

We suggest completing the LOI Form prior to the deadline, to allow more time to complete the full grant application.

FEBRUARY 28 2027

The complete grant application is due in Foundant by 11:59 p.m on February 28th, 2027.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

  • Most current 501c3 IRS Determination Letter/Letter of Proof

  • Most recent independent audit/review within previous two fiscal years

  • List of project/program personnel and qualifications

  • Current Board of Directors roster

  • Current and previous year organizational budgets

  • Current year Budget & Narrative (Template provided)

  • Project/Program timeline (Template provided)

  • Signed grant program Guidelines & Terms

EVALUATIONS & SITE VISITS

  • Applications are scored by an evaluation team appointed by New Hanover County ABC Board. Evaluators will score each application out of 100 points using a standardized evaluation rubric.

  • Once evaluations are complete, the top ten organizations scoring over 80 points may be contacted for a one-hour site visit. Site visits generally take place during April.

MORE INFORMATION

Foundant Applicant Tutorial
Frequently Asked Questions
Foundant Site Access
Current Grant Partners

Please direct questions regarding the New Hanover County ABC Board Community Health & Wellness Grant Program to Lauren Iammatteo, Outreach & Communications Specialist.