Animal Welfare Grants
The Winston-Salem Foundation's Animal Welfare Grants support projects that improve animal welfare in Forsyth County, NC, funding a wide range of initiatives run by local nonprofits.
Funder: Winston-Salem Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $25,000 per grant; bi-annual cycle; typical award duration is one cycle
Summary: Supports animal welfare organizations serving Forsyth County, NC, for a variety of projects and purposes.
Key Information: Faith-based organizations eligible if serving the broader community; geographic focus is Forsyth County, NC.
Description
The Animal Welfare Grants program, administered by the Winston-Salem Foundation, provides funding to animal welfare organizations that serve Forsyth County, North Carolina. The program is designed to address the unique needs of animal welfare nonprofits and is supported by donor contributions to the Foundation's Animal Welfare Field of Interest Funds. Grants can be used for a wide variety of projects and purposes that benefit animal welfare in the county. Faith-based organizations are also eligible if their services extend to the broader community and do not promote religious doctrine. The grant cycle is bi-annual, with final funding decisions made by the Foundation's volunteer governing boards.
