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

June 1, 2026 (Full application deadline, closes at 5:00 PM)

Up to $30,000 per grant; one-year grant period.

Supports Forsyth County, NC organizations led by and accountable to impacted communities, prioritizing equity, community trust, and systems-level change.

--- ## Description This grant program from the Winston-Salem Foundation is designed to strengthen community-led organizations or fiscally sponsored groups that are led by and accountable to communities most impacted by inequities in Forsyth County, North Carolina. The Foundation prioritizes projects with leadership from people with lived experience and historically marginalized groups, meaningful community accountability practices, and strong, trust-based relationships with the communities served. The approach is rooted in racial equity and aims to uplift local residents, families, and communities by supporting organizations that address root causes, advance systems-level change, use asset-based approaches, collaborate for shared outcomes, and are committed to learning and improvement. --- ## Due Dates - June 1, 2026: Full application deadline (application closes at 5:00 PM) - May 1, 2026: Application portal opens - Mid-September 2026: Notification of funding decisions --- ## Funding Amount - Grants are up to $30,000 per award. - Grant period is one year. - Reporting is integrated into check-ins focused on shared learning and participant feedback. --- ## Eligibility - Organizations or fiscally sponsored groups led by and accountable to communities most impacted by inequities in Forsyth County, NC. - Eligible applicants include nonprofits, community groups, and faith-based organizations (if providing social services to the broader community and not promoting religious doctrine or serving only members of a single congregation). - Organizations based outside Forsyth County may apply only for the portion of a project that impacts Forsyth County. - Only one application per organization per cycle among the Civic Engagement & Inclusion and Housing Grant opportunities. - Organizations may still apply if they have an open grant with the Foundation or are collaborating on another application. - Applicants are also eligible for grants from the Women's Fund of Winston-Salem and the Black Philanthropy Initiative. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted through the [Grants Portal](https://wsfoundation.org/grants-portal). - Required financial documentation: Statement of Financial Position (current and prior year) and Statement of Activities. - Applicants may discuss their proposal idea with Foundation staff before applying (recommended to schedule at least one week before the deadline). - Only one grant application per organization per cycle is permitted for Civic Engagement & Inclusion or Housing grants. - Reporting requirements are designed to be collaborative and learning-focused. --- ## Additional Information - The Foundation encourages collaboration among organizations but only one application per organization is allowed per cycle. - Faith-based organizations must primarily serve the wider community and not focus on religious recruitment or doctrine. - The Foundation prioritizes projects with strong community accountability, leadership from those with lived experience, and a focus on advancing equity and systems-level change. --- ## External Links - [Program Page](https://www.wsfoundation.org/grant-seekers/community-led-organizations) - [Grants Portal (Apply)](https://wsfoundation.org/grants-portal) - [Grant Guidelines for Faith-Based Organizations (PDF)](https://docs.wsfoundation.org/web/comm-grants-rel.pdf) - [Nonprofit Financial Statement Examples](https://nonprofitinformation.com/understanding-nonprofit-financial-statements/) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Role | Email | Phone | |--------------|------------------|------------------------------|------------------| | Anna Brewer | Program Officer | abrewer@wsfoundation.org | (336) 607-5106 | | General Info | — | info@wsfoundation.org | (336) 725-2382 | ---

Community-Led Organizations Civic Engagement & Inclusion Grants

Sign in to see full grant listing