Description

This grant supports organizations working in Forsyth County, North Carolina, to mobilize residents, build power, and foster civic engagement around priorities identified by the community. The program aims to shift traditional power structures, deepen neighborhood leadership, connect diverse community members, and encourage residents to advocate for themselves within systems that affect access to resources and opportunities. The Winston-Salem Foundation emphasizes racial equity and prioritizes organizations that center those most impacted, address root causes, serve historically marginalized communities, use asset-based approaches, and commit to collaborative learning and improvement.