The Endowment’s fall 2026 community grants cycle has a total of $500,000 available for community serving organizations. Applications open August 10 and close September 8, at 11:59 p.m. (Port City Daily file)WILMINGTON — The Endowment’s fall 2026 community grants cycle has a total of $500,000 available for community serving organizations. “The upcoming Fall Community Grants cycle is an opportunity to support the next wave of community-driven ideas. The Endowment’s fall 2026 community grants cycle is the second of the year, with the first grant cycle taking place in the spring. “Following an energizing spring cycle, we’re excited to see the great work of local organizations continue through the fall,” Dagenais said.