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Find similar grantsFunding proposals accepted late November to late January each cycle; decisions announced in March. YGA membership application for 2026-2027 due June 5, 2026.
Grants for Youth-Led Projects (Forsyth County, NC) is sponsored by The Winston-Salem Foundation (Youth Grantmakers in Action - YGA). YGA makes grants annually to youth-led projects that address community issues and challenges and have a positive impact on other youth in Forsyth County, NC.
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Youth Grantmakers in Action - The Winston-Salem Foundation Youth Grantmakers in Action Youth Grantmakers in Action Bringing Youth Voices to the Table Youth Grantmakers in Action (YGA) creates an avenue for youth, ages 15–18, to play a meaningful role in philanthropy in Forsyth County. YGA is a diverse and youth-led group who live in or attend school in Forsyth County.
They come together to gain leadership experience, represent youth in their community, voice their opinions, and make grants to youth-directed projects that address community issues and challenges in Forsyth County. The program supports authentic, working partnerships between youth grantmakers and other youth who are creating meaningful projects for community change.
2025-2026 Youth Grantmakers in Action Elizabeth Alfaro Ruiz , East Forsyth High School Lillian Brouillette , West Forsyth High School Joshephine Cabana , Salem Academy Daryll Cherry Jr. , Parkland High School Andrew Davis , Reagan High School Jack Galyon , Reagan High School Tyler Jones , Walkertown High School Thu Anh Le , Calvary Day School Wenda McLaurin , The North Carolina Leadership Academy Kritarth Mishra , Atkins High School Dwayne Nichols , Walkertown High School Asha Pariyadath , Reagan High School Salem Pate , Early College of Forsyth Tech Zoe Simmons , Forsyth Country Day School Dominique Smith , Early College of Forsyth Tech Grants for Youth-Led Projects YGA makes grants annually to youth-led projects that address community issues and challenges and that have a positive impact on other youth.
Funding proposals are accepted from late November to late January, and decisions are announced in March. ArtSpark!
: $375 to host a STEAM day camp designed to teach children at hospitals and Title 1 schools about science through hands-on art projects Chemicals That Change: $1,000 to host a preschool STEAM workshop to spark early interest in science Chess Bridge Academy: $500 to make chess more accessible to underserved communities by providing structured lessons, mentorship, and tournament opportunities Cyber Demons Robotics Club: $440 to build tables for Wiley and Jefferson Middle Schools’ STEM facilities L.
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Ambassadors (Literacy in Technology): $1,200 to launch a STEAM program for youth in the Cleveland Avenue Homes neighborhood LEAD Girls of NC Ambassadors: $1,876 to provide mentorship for rising 9th graders through the LEAD Girls Ambassadors program Project Peace Haven: $1,500 for a summer backpack program for the kids at the Peace Haven Mobile Home Park TASA Youth Initiative: $600 to provide free swim lessons to children at the YWCA Best Choice Center In this video, past member Megan Mills discusses what she learned from her YGA experience, including consensus-building and decision-making skills, and why it’s important to give back.
If you’re a rising 10th-12th grader and live in or attend school in Forsyth County, then you’re eligible to apply! YGA’s program runs from October through April of each school year. The 2026-2027 YGA membership application is now open.
Application Deadline is midnight on Friday, June 5, 2026. For more information about YGA and process, please review the FAQ . Kesa Jessup, The Winston-Salem Foundation Megan Mills, Youth Grantmakers in Action Alum
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Youth-led projects benefiting other youth in Forsyth County, NC; grant applicants submit proposals late November through late January. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $375 - $1,876 (2025 awards). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Grants for Youth-Led Projects (Forsyth County, NC) is funded by The Winston-Salem Foundation (Youth Grantmakers in Action - YGA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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