[Winston-Salem Foundation](https://www.wsfoundation.org)

June 2027 (full application deadline, projected)

Up to $25,000 per grant; bi-annual cycle; typical award duration is one cycle

Supports animal welfare organizations serving Forsyth County, NC, for a variety of projects and purposes.

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. --- ## Due Dates - June 2027 (full application deadline, anticipated/projected) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum grant amount: Up to $25,000 per application. - Funding is offered bi-annually; typical award duration is for one cycle/project. - Total available funding per cycle is determined by donor contributions to the Animal Welfare Field of Interest Funds. --- ## Eligibility - Organizations must serve Forsyth County, NC. If based outside the county, only projects impacting Forsyth County are eligible. - Both secular and faith-based nonprofit organizations may apply. Faith-based organizations must provide social services to the broader community and not restrict services to members or promote religious doctrine. - Animal welfare organizations should apply through this dedicated cycle and not through the Foundation's other grant programs. - Projects must align with animal welfare objectives. --- ## Application Process - Applications are accepted during the bi-annual cycle; the next anticipated deadline is June 2027. - Applicants are encouraged, but not required, to discuss their proposal with Foundation staff before submission. - Contact the Foundation at least one week before the deadline if you wish to schedule a discussion. - Application materials and detailed instructions are provided on the [program page](https://www.wsfoundation.org/grant-seekers/animal-welfare-grants). - Final decisions are made by the Foundation's volunteer governing boards. --- ## Additional Information - Faith-based organizations can find more information on eligibility in the [Grant Guidelines for Faith-Based Organizations (PDF)](https://docs.wsfoundation.org/web/comm-grants-rel.pdf). - Projects serving a wider geographic area must clearly delineate the portion impacting Forsyth County. - Foundation staff are available to provide guidance but may have limited availability close to the deadline. --- ## External Links - [Animal Welfare Grants Program Page](https://www.wsfoundation.org/grant-seekers/animal-welfare-grants) - [Winston-Salem Foundation Home](https://www.wsfoundation.org) - [Grant Guidelines for Faith-Based Organizations (PDF)](https://docs.wsfoundation.org/web/comm-grants-rel.pdf) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Title | Email | Phone | |--------------|----------------|------------------------------|-----------------| | Anna Brewer | Program Officer| abrewer@wsfoundation.org | (336) 607-5106 | | General Info | - | info@wsfoundation.org | (336) 725-2382 |

Animal Welfare Grants

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