Advancing Equity in Education Grants
This grant supports projects addressing racial inequities in education for Black students in Forsyth County, NC, with a focus on community-driven, evidence-based solutions and priority for Black-led organizations.
Funder: Winston-Salem Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027
Funding Amounts: Typical award: $15,000; recent annual total funding: $105,000–$125,000; one-year grants.
Summary: Supports initiatives advancing racial equity in education for Black students and communities in Forsyth County, NC.
Key Information: Priority for Black-led organizations and programs serving predominantly Black neighborhoods.
Description
The Advancing Equity in Education Grants program, managed by the Winston-Salem Foundation's Black Philanthropy Initiative, is dedicated to addressing systemic inequities that have historically disadvantaged Black and brown students in Forsyth County, North Carolina. The program funds projects that promote racial equity in K-12 and higher education, with a particular emphasis on supporting Black students and empowering community-driven solutions. Priority is given to Black-led organizations, initiatives serving predominantly Black neighborhoods (notably ZIP codes 27101, 27105, and 27107), and proposals that actively engage those most impacted by educational inequities in shaping and implementing solutions.
Supported activities may include efforts to improve access to remote learning, reform disciplinary practices, provide implicit bias training for educators, and other community-centered interventions that foster inclusive, resource-rich educational environments.
