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Winston‑Salem Foundation Small Grants is sponsored by The Winston‑Salem Foundation. Small grants to support charitable organizations serving Forsyth County, with opportunities potentially for youth programs.
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Small Grants - The Winston-Salem Foundation Fundholders Nonprofits Students Teachers Why Partner With Us Donor-Advised Funds Endowed Funds Planned Giving Guiding Your Clients Advisor Toolkit Scholarships Youth Grantmakers in Action COVID-19 Response Fund Grants Nonprofits & Community Groups Teacher Grants Capital Campaign Calendar Meeting Space Our Story Focus Areas Strategic Initiatives Staff Board Stories of Impact Financials Media & Publications Careers Contact Us Why Partner With Us Donor-Advised Funds Endowed Funds Planned Giving Guiding Your Clients Advisor Toolkit Scholarships Youth Grantmakers in Action Nonprofits & Community Groups Teacher Grants Meeting Space Blog Latest News Media & Publications Events Stories of Impact Our Story Focus Areas Strategic Initiatives Staff Board Financials Careers Contact Us Nonprofits & Community Groups The Foundation makes Small Grants to charitable organizations and groups serving Forsyth County, North Carolina with annual incomes of $150,000 or less.
This program provides grants of up to $2,000 to support a variety of program areas and purposes. The maximum grant available for youth athletic teams is $500.
KEY DATES: 2026 grant cycles Winter: opens January 15, closes February 16 at 5:00 PM Summer: opens July 15, closes August 17 at 5:00 PM Notification of funding decisions: one month after each closing date A strong Small Grant application will demonstrate some, if not all, of the following characteristics: Individuals who are directly impacted by the project are valued for their strengths and included in the organization's planning, development, and implementation processes.
How does your organization engage those with lived experience in a meaningful and effective way? Organizations prioritize building lasting connections and mutual trust with people of diverse races, classes, ages, and backgrounds to achieve common goals. How will this project build social capital?
How will that social capital be maintained over time? Organizations can demonstrate their ability to successfully implement the project. What systems does your project or organization operate within?
What barriers exist to implementation and how will your organization mitigate them? Organizations intentionally include under-represented communities. What barriers exist for those who have been historically marginalized in accessing this service or project?
How will your organization solve for those barriers? How is your organization being inclusive of under-represented communities in a meaningful and effective way? Organizations can articulate the impact of the project or service.
What does this project make possible for those you aim to serve? What will success look like? Projects and services aim to be sustainable in order to build trust over time.
How will your organization sustain or evolve the project over time? What funding is necessary to do this? Can you give examples of what would or would not qualify for a Small Grant?
Small Grants are available to organizations and groups with annual incomes of $150,000 or less to support a range of projects and services. While we make occasional grants for equipment, time-limited projects, and special events, these are a lower priority.
The Foundation does not award Small Grants to support the following: Religious activities that serve only the members of a single congregation or promote a particular faith For-profit entities or collaborations that would benefit for-profit entities Start-up or operational expenses (such as legal fees to establish a nonprofit, office space, or other ongoing operational costs) Projects that will have concluded by the time a funding decision is issued (see key dates above) Projects that do not serve Forsyth County, North Carolina Do you offer multi-year grants?
Due to limited funding and the intention to support a diverse range of program areas and organizations, the Foundation may not be able to support the same programs or organizations year after year. What are some examples of Small Grants you've made?
Action4Equity – $1,000 for volunteer training to advance equity in Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools DENT Creative Reuse Center & Art Laboratory – $500 to support the “Mixed Doubles” creative learning project highlighting diverse viewpoints Easton Neighborhood Association – $500 for a cultural immersion community day Lights Out Track & Field Club – $500 for youth track scholarships NC Cooperative Extension Service (Forsyth County ) – $1,000 for the urban farm school Next Level Youth Enrichment Program – $800 for a youth coding program North Carolina Always – $1,000 for “The Problem of 52” photography project centered around families systemically displaced through reconstruction in the Happy Hills Garden Community Scholars for North Carolina’s Future – $830 to support the “Voting Rights Teach-In” Triad Restorative Justice – $1,000 for the “Circle Keepers” initiative and $800 for training development on restorative practices Triad Cultural Arts – $1,000 for research, design, and production of a mobile exhibit celebrating Winston-Salem’s rich African American history Winston-Salem City-Wide Parent Academy – $500 to host parent academy sessions Can I preview the application questions before I apply?
Yes, please see the document below. Sample Small Grant Application Questions Can I discuss my proposal idea with you before applying? Yes, if you have a proposal idea you’d like to discuss, we’d like to hear from you!
You're not required to meet with our staff before applying, but many groups find it helpful to discuss their idea with our team. To schedule a conversation, contact us (below) at least one week before the application deadline. Note: we cannot guarantee a meeting close to the deadline due to increased call volume.
If we’re a faith-based organization can we apply for a grant? We fund faith-based organizations (churches, synagogues, mosques) when the organization is providing a social service , as long as it doesn’t serve only the members of a single congregation or promote a particular religious doctrine. Read more in the document below.
Grant Guidelines for Faith-Based Organizations Can we apply for a grant if we’re based outside of Forsyth County? If your organization is based outside of Forsyth County but serves a wide geographic area that includes Forsyth County, the Foundation will consider a grant for the portion of the project that impacts Forsyth County.
If you are based outside of Forsyth County and you also don't serve Forsyth County, you are not eligible to apply for funding. Who makes the final grant funding decisions? While final grant decisions rest with our volunteer governing boards, our staff serve as dedicated liaisons for each funding opportunity.
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Scoring criteria used to review proposals for this grant.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: 501(c)(3) nonprofits with annual incomes ≤ $150,000 serving Forsyth County. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Up to $2,000 (max $500 for youth athletic teams) Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is February 16, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
Requirements vary by sponsor, but typically include a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capability statement, and key personnel CVs. Check the official notice for the complete list of required attachments.
Yes — AI tools like Granted can help research funders, draft proposal sections, and check compliance. However, always review and customize AI-generated content to reflect your organization's unique strengths and the specific requirements of the solicitation.
Review timelines vary by funder. Federal agencies typically take 3-6 months from submission to award notification. Foundation grants may be faster, often 1-3 months. Check the program's timeline in the official solicitation for specific dates.
Many federal programs offer multi-year funding or allow competitive renewals. Check the official solicitation for continuation and renewal policies. Non-competing continuation applications are common for multi-year awards.