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

Closed (Final grants awarded September 2020)

Over $4.4 million distributed across 112 grants; individual grant sizes varied by phase and need

Provided critical support to Forsyth County nonprofits meeting urgent needs during the COVID-19 pandemic.

This fund is no longer accepting applications; all funds have been distributed.

--- ## Description The COVID-19 Response Fund for Forsyth County was established in March 2020 by the United Way of Forsyth County and the Winston-Salem Foundation to address the urgent needs of local residents during the coronavirus pandemic. The fund specifically targeted nonprofits and charitable organizations serving populations most economically impacted by COVID-19. Over its operational period, the fund raised and distributed more than $4.4 million through 112 grants, supporting critical needs such as housing, utilities, food assistance, and virtual learning. Distribution decisions were made by a diverse committee representing local organizations, businesses, and community leaders. --- ## Due Dates - The fund is closed. Final grants were awarded in late September 2020. - No future application cycles are planned. --- ## Funding Amount - Total distributed: $4,420,617 across 112 grants - Phase One: $2,563,000 to 52 nonprofits (plus $1,000,000 from the City of Winston-Salem to 23 nonprofits) - Phase Two: $121,000 to the Hispanic League for quarantine support in the Latinx community - Phase Three: $736,617.92 to 36 organizations for immediate needs and virtual learning support - Individual grant amounts varied by phase and organizational needs --- ## Eligibility - Eligible applicants were local nonprofits and charitable organizations serving Forsyth County, NC. - Priority was given to organizations addressing the immediate needs of those most economically impacted by the pandemic (e.g., housing insecurity, food assistance, utilities, and virtual learning). - Specific focus in later phases included support for Latinx households and public school students. --- ## Application Process - Applications were reviewed and decisions made by a committee including representatives from local foundations, businesses, community leaders, and the City of Winston-Salem. - Grantmaking was conducted in three phases, each with its own priorities and focus areas. - The fund is now closed and no longer accepting applications. --- ## Additional Information - The COVID-19 Response Fund was a time-limited emergency fund and is no longer active. - The Winston-Salem Foundation continues to offer other grant opportunities for local nonprofits; researchers and organizations are encouraged to explore their [current grant programs](https://www.wsfoundation.org/grants-overview). --- ## External Links - [COVID-19 Response Fund Grants Program Page](https://www.wsfoundation.org/covid-19-grants) - [Winston-Salem Foundation Homepage](https://www.wsfoundation.org) - [Contact the Winston-Salem Foundation](https://www.wsfoundation.org/contact) --- ## Contact Information | Type | Details | |--------------|--------------------------------------------| | Email | info@wsfoundation.org | | Phone | (336) 725-2382 | | Address | 751 West Fourth Street, Suite 200, Winston-Salem, NC 27101 |

COVID-19 Response Fund Grants

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