Equity in Education Grants

Equity in Education Grants is sponsored by Black Philanthropy Initiative of Winston-Salem. Supports Black-led organizations working in Forsyth County, NC, to advance equity in education.

Black Philanthropy Initiative Announces Updated Grant Cycle BPI is updating its grant process beginning this year. Moving forward, BPI’s Building an Inclusive Economy and Advancing Equity in Education grants will be offered through one combined annual grant cycle rather than two separate cycles.

Announcing $99,225 in Building an Inclusive Economy Grants BPI announces $99,225 in grants awarded through its Building an Inclusive Economy grants program, bringing our 2025 grantmaking total to $204,225. Announcing $105,000 in Equity in Education Grants We recently awarded $105,000 in Advancing Equity in Education Grants to 7 black-led organizations working in Forsyth County.

Announcing $105,000 in Building an Inclusive Economy Grants BPI announces $105,000 in grants awarded through its Building an Inclusive Economy grants program, bringing our 2024 grantmaking total to $239,650. Announcing Impact Grant Recipients In celebration of August’s Black Philanthropy Month, The Black Philanthropy Initiative (BPI) awarded $9,650 in grants through its Impact Grants program.

Announcing $125,000 in Equity in Education Grants and Opening Impact Grant Application We recently awarded $125,000 in Advancing Equity in Education Grants to 12 local organizations. BPI Secures $200,000 Matching Donation BPI recently secured a $200,000 matching donation from an anonymous donor toward its 3-year, $2 million campaign to support local Black communities.

Announcing $105,000 in Building an Inclusive Economy Grants BPI announces $105,000 in grants awarded through its Building an Inclusive Economy grants program, bringing our 2023 grantmaking total to $236,000. Announcing $300,000 Gift from Z.

Smith Reynolds Foundation In the fall of 2022, BPI announced the goal of raising at least $2 million over three years—funds will be largely directed toward increasing annual grantmaking funding, with the remaining added to its endowment. Join us for our 14th Annual Fundraiser!

Join us to celebrate the release of our second research report, The Intersectionality of Black Life and Being, which was created in partnership with Action4Equity and Forsyth Futures. WSNC Radio Interview Featuring BPI Tiffany Waddell Tate and Shamika Starke joined WSNC radio host Alvin Atkinson at Winston-Salem State University for a conversation about BPI's mission and work.

BPI Requests Proposals for Fall Inclusive Economy Grants Program We're now accepting proposals that will build economic empowerment for Black households.

BPI Announces Impact Grant Recipients during Black Philanthropy Month BPI celebrates Black Philanthropy Month with $6,000 in Impact Grants to support Black-led organizations BPI Announces Recent Grant Recipients and Requests Video Proposals for Impact Grants BPI announces $117,000 in its Advancing Equity in Education Grants program and is accepting applications for its Impact Grants program.

Black Philanthropy Initiative Requests Proposals for Spring Equity in Education Grants Program We’re now accepting applications for our spring Equity in Education grants program. Officer, Strategic Initiatives bholland@wsfoundation. org (336) 231-0497 Director, Strategic Initiatives smunnings@wsfoundation.

org (336) 604-5160 Community Impact Coordinator bsanders@wsfoundation. org (336) 231-0508